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Inhibit Reasons

Incorrect Power Mode 

Cause: The vehicle was in the incorrect power mode during SPS programming.

Correction: Program the control module, ensuring the vehicle power mode is correct.

Programming Incomplete - Immobilizer ID Not Learned 

Cause: The K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module was unable to learn the vehicle immobilizer ID.

Correction: Verify there are no DTCs set in other vehicle control modules. If any DTCs are set, correct the condition. Programing the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Programming Incomplete - Environment ID Not Learned 

Cause: The K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module was unable to learn the vehicle environment ID.

Correction: Verify there are no DTCs set in other vehicle control modules. If any DTCs are set, correct the condition. Programing the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Programming Incomplete - Security Code Not Programmed 

Cause: The K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module was unable to learn the vehicle security code.

Correction: Verify there are no DTCs set in other vehicle control modules. If any DTCs are set, correct the condition. Programing the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Programming Incomplete - No VIN 

Cause: The K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module was unable to learn the vehicle VIN.

Correction: Verify there are no DTCs set in other vehicle control modules. If any DTCs are set, correct the condition. Programing the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Configuration Mismatch - Primary Key Mismatch 

Cause: The primary key in the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module does not match the primary key in the K9 Body Control Module.

Correction: Programing the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module. If the condition persists, program the K9 Body Control Module, then program the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module.

Incorrect Calibration 

Cause: The K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module does not have a valid calibration

Correction: Programing the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module.

DTCs are Present 

Cause: Current or history DTCs are set or stored in the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module.

Correction: Correct any fault conditions and clear any DTCs, then program the K36 Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module

Configuration Mismatch - Deployment Loops or Sensors 

Cause: Based on the vehicle VIN, the configuration file loaded during SPS programming is specific to the as-built equipment installed on the vehicle. This includes the number of deployment loops (air bags and pretensioners) and the number of impact sensors. A mismatch is caused by the detected equipment on the vehicle (air bags, pretentioners, and impact sensors) not matching the as-built configuration of the calibration file.

Correction: Determine the mismatch location using the information below and correct as necessary:

Loop Configuration Mismatch

  1. Using the scan tool, select Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module.
  2. Select Data Displays.
  3. Select Loop Configuration.
  4. Each Deployment Loop has the following scan tool parameters:
    • Deployment Loop [x] Type
    • Deployment Loop [x] Enabled Status
    • Deployment Loop [x] Learn Status
  5. Utilizing the vehicle schematics, identify the applicable deployment loops (air bags and pretensioners) that vehicle is equipped with. In some cases, this may require comparing the schematic information to the vehicle RPO list to determine which deployment loops the vehicle is equipped with.
  6. Compare the applicable deployment loops that were identified using the schematics to the enabled deployment loops identified on the scan tool.

    Each enabled deployment loop should have the following information. This is only an example. The actual deployment loops will vary:

    • Deployment Loop 1 Type = Driver Steering Wheel Air Bag Stage 1
    • Deployment Loop 1 Enabled Status = Enabled
    • Deployment Loop 1 Learn Status = Learned
  7. For each Deployment Loop [x] Type that is identified, ensure that the following Deployment Loop [x] Enabled Status is Enabled and Deployment Loop [x] Learn Status is Learned.
    • If a Deployment Loop [x] Type is identified and the Deployment Loop [x] Learn Status is not Learned 

      Equipment is missing from the vehicle. Ensure all the appropriate air bags and pretensioners are installed on the vehicle. Ensure that all airbag and pretensioner electrical connectors are undamaged and properly connected, with the TPA engaged. Ensure there is no circuit damage to related wiring and all in-line connectors are secure. A DTC may also accompany this condition to aid diagnosis, indicating a circuit fault at the appropriate component.

    • If a Deployment Loop [x] Type is not identified and the Deployment Loop [x] Learn Status is Learned 

      Equipment has been added to the vehicle. Ensure all the appropriate air bags and pretensioners are installed on the vehicle, with no additional components added. This may include resistors added to the vehicle to simulate a deployment loop in livery vehicles such as hearses or limousines.

Sensor Configuration Mismatch

  1. Using the scan tool, select Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module.
  2. Select Data Displays.
  3. Select Sensor Configuration.
  4. Each Sensor has the following scan tool parameters:
    • Impact Sensor [x] Type
    • Impact Sensor [x] Enabled Status
    • Impact Sensor [x] Learn Status
  5. Utilizing the vehicle schematics, identify the applicable impact sensors that vehicle is equipped with. In some cases, this may require comparing the schematic information to the vehicle RPO list to determine which impact sensors the vehicle is equipped with.
  6. Compare the applicable impact sensors that were identified using the schematics to the enabled impact sensors identified on the scan tool.

    Each enabled impact sensor should have the following information. This is only an example. The actual impact sensors will vary:

    • Impact Sensor 3 Type = Center Front
    • Impact Sensor 3 Enabled Status = Enabled
    • Impact Sensor 3 Learn Status = Learned
  7. For each Impact Sensor [x] Type that is identified, ensure that the following Impact Sensor [x] Enabled Status is Enabled and Impact Sensor [x] Learn Status is Learned.
    • If an Impact Sensor [x] Type is identified and the Impact Sensor [x] Learn Status is not Learned 

      Equipment is missing from the vehicle. Ensure all the appropriate impact sensors are installed on the vehicle. Ensure that all impact sensor electrical connectors are undamaged and properly connected, with the TPA engaged. Ensure there is no circuit damage to related wiring and all in-line connectors are secure. A DTC may also accompany this condition to aid diagnosis, indicating a circuit fault at the appropriate component.

    • If an Impact Sensor [x] Type is not identified and the Impact Sensor [x] Learn Status is Learned 

      Equipment has been added to the vehicle. Ensure all the appropriate impact sensors are installed on the vehicle, with no additional components added.

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