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Conditions for Setting the DTC

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The count of the belt pretensioner and side air bag explosion is over 5 in the SDM.

DTC 038

Step Action Yes No
CAUTION: Refer to SDM Voltage After Ignition Is Turned OFF Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to Sensing and Diagnostic Module Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1 Perform the Diagnostic System Check - SIR.
Is the Diagnostic System Check - SIR complete?		 Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR 
2
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Wait 1 minute for the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) capacitor to discharge.
  3. Visually inspect the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) wiring harness.
Is there any visible damage to the SIR harness?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Replace the SDM.
Is the repair complete?		 Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR  -
4
  1. Replace the SIR wiring harness.
  2. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Is the repair complete?		 Go to Diagnostic System Check - SIR  -
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