Kia Sedona (2008 year). Manual - part 72

Refer to TERMINAL & CONNECTOR INSPECTION.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 

1. PREPARATION 

Refer to PREPARATION OF INSPECTION. 

2. CHECK CAB RESISTANCE 

1. Connect the Dummy and the Dummy Adapter on CAB harness connector.  

2. Measure resistance between the terminal 7 (6) and 8 (5) of SRSCM harness connector (B). 

Specification (resistance): 1.6-4.7 ohms 

Fig. 82: Checking CAB Resistance 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Replace the Curtain Airbag (CAB) module.  

NO  



Check open circuit.  

3. CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT 

1. Measure resistance between the terminal 1 of CAB harness connector and the terminal 7 (6) of 

SRSCM harness connector (B).  

2. Measure resistance between the terminal 2 of CAB harness connector and the terminal 8 (5) of 

CAUTION: Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module 

(squib) even if you are using the specified tester.

 

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SRSCM harness connector (B). 

Specification (resistance): below 1 ohms 

Fig. 83: Checking Open Circuit 

3. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

YES  



Check short circuit.  

NO  



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

4. CHECK SHORT CIRCUIT 

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

Specification (resistance): infinite 

Fig. 84: Checking Short Circuit 

2. Is the measured resistance within specification? 

 

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YES  



Go to next step.  

NO  



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

5. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN 

Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN. 

DTC B1724 CURTAIN AIRBAG [REAR-DRIVER] CIRCUIT SHORT TOO LOW TO GROUND; DTC 
B1728 CURTAIN AIRBAG [REAR-PASSENGER] CIRCUIT SHORT TOO LOW TO GROUND 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The CAB squib circuit consists of the SRSCM and CAB. The above DTC is recorded when short to ground is 
detected in the CAB squib circuit. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 

DTC

Condition

Probable cause

B1724 
B1728



Short to ground between CAB and 
SRSCM  



Curtain Airbag (CAB) Malfunction  



SRSCM Malfunction  



Short to ground circuit on wiring 
harness  



Curtain Airbag (CAB) squib  



SRSCM  

 

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Fig. 85: Curtain 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 CAB harness connector and chassis ground. 

Specification (resistance): infinite

 

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