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PINPOINT TEST BJ : B140C:11, B140C:12, B140C:13 and B140C:1A: Notes

Diagnostic Overview 

B140C:11, B140C:12, B140C:13 and B140C:1A 

Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM for schematic and connector information.

On vehicles equipped with inflatable safety belts, the RCM monitors the second row left safety belt buckle switch circuits for the following faults:

If a fault is detected, the RCM stores DTC B140C:11, B140C:12, B140C:13 or B140C:1D in memory and sends a message to the IPC to illuminate the airbag warning indicator.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
B140C:11 Second Row Driver Side Seatbelt Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to ground on the second row left safety belt buckle switch.
B140C:12 Second Row Driver Side Seatbelt Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery A fault is indicated when the RCM senses a short to voltage on the second row left safety belt buckle switch.
B140C:13 Second Row Driver Side Seatbelt Sensor: Circuit Open A fault is indicated when the RCM senses an open on either second row left safety belt buckle switch circuit.
B140C:1D Second Row Driver Side Seatbelt Sensor: Circuit Current Out of Range A fault is indicated when the RCM senses current out of an acceptable range on the second row left safety belt buckle switch circuit.

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