The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) contains a sensing device that converts changes in vehicle velocity to an electrical signal. The SDM compares this signal to a value stored in memory. When the generated signal exceeds the stored value, the SDM performs additional signal processing and compares the generated signals to values stored in memory. When 2 of the generated signals exceed the stored values, the SDM will cause current to flow through the inflator modules, deploying the air bags. DTC B0053 will set instead of DTC B0051 when a deployment occurs while an inflator circuit fault is present that may result in a non-deployment situation in one or more of the inflator modules.

Ignition voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Ignition voltage must be present and the SDM must have commanded an air bag deployment with loop faults.

DTC B0053 is a latched code. You cannot clear a latched code. Replace the SDM after following the instructions in the following diagnostic table.

When DTC B0053 is accompanied by additional DTCs (other than B0051), repair the malfunction causing the other DTCs before replacing the SDM.

Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Important: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected:

Verify that DTC B0053 is not set.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.