Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 61

Fig. 41: Checking SAB Resistance 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Replace the Side Airbag (SAB) module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULE (SIDE AIR BAG) . 

NO  



Check open circuit.  

3. CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 of SAB harness connector and the terminal 15 (14) of 

SRSCM harness connector (B).  

2. Measure resistance between the terminal 2 of SAB harness connector and the terminal 16 (13) of 

SRSCM harness connector (B). 

Specification (resistance): below 1 ohms 

Fig. 42: Checking Open Circuit 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  

 

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Check short circuit.  

NO  



Repair or replace the wiring harness between the SAB and the SRSCM.  

4. CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 and 2 of SAB harness connector. 

Specification (resistance): infinite 

Fig. 43: Checking Short Circuit 

2. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Go to next step.  

NO  



Repair or replace the wiring harness between the SAB and the SRSCM.  

5. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN. 

DTC B1380 SIDE AIRBAG [FRONT-DRIVER] CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND; DTC B1384 SIDE 
AIRBAG [FRONT-PASSENGER] CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The Side Airbag circuit consists of the SRSCM and two Side Airbags (SAB). The SRSCM sets above DTC (s) 
if it detects short to ground on the SAB circuit. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

 

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 

Fig. 44: Side Airbag - Schematic Diagram 

TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

Refer to TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION. 

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 

1. PREPARATION 

Refer to PREPARATION OF INSPECTION. 

2. CHECK SHORT TO GROUND 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 of SAB harness connector and chassis ground. 

Specification (resistance): infinite

DTC

Condition

Probable cause

B1380 
B1384



Short to ground between SAB and SRSCM 



Side Airbag (SAB) Malfunction  



SRSCM Malfunction  



Short to ground circuit on wiring harness 



Side Airbag (SAB) squib  

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SRSCM>  

 

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Fig. 45: Checking Short To Ground 

2. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Check the SAB Module.  

NO  



Repair or replace the wiring harness between the SAB and the SRSCM.  

3. CHECK THE SAB MODULE 

1. Replace the Side Airbag (SAB) with a new one. 



Refer to AIR BAG MODULE (CURTAIN AIR BAG) .  

2. Install the DAB module and connect the DAB connector.  

3. Connect the connectors of the PAB, SAB, CAB, BPT, FIS and SIS.  

4. Connect the SRSCM connector.  

5. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.  

6. Connect a Hi-Scan (Pro) to the data link connector.  

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON and check the vehicle again. 

Does Hi-Scan (Pro) indicate any DTC related to Side Airbag (SAB)? 

YES  



Go to next step.  

NO  



Replace SAB module.  

4. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN.

 

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