Pedestrian Impact Detection System Disabling and Enabling: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
There are several reasons for disabling the pedestrian impact detection system (PIDS), such as repairs to the system or servicing a component near or attached to a PIDS component. There are several ways to disable the PIDS depending on what type of service is being performed. The following information covers the proper procedures for disabling/enabling the pedestrian impact detection system (PIDS).
| Condition | Action |
|---|---|
| If the vehicle was involved in an accident with a hinge deployment. | Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) *. Refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision . |
| When performing PIDS diagnostics. | Follow the appropriate PIDS service manual diagnostic procedure(s) * |
| When removing or replacing a PIDS component or a component attached to a PIDS component. | Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) * |
| If the vehicle is suspected of having shorted electrical wires. | Disconnect the negative battery cable(s) * |
| When performing electrical diagnosis on components other than the PIDS. | Remove the PIDS fuse(s) when indicated by the diagnostic procedure to disable the SIR system |