Air Bag Indicator Illuminated DTC B0012, B0013 – 2007-2009 Chevrolet Pontiac Saturn Opel Daewoo

Bulletin No.: 09-09-41-004A Date: Feb-2015 Subject: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Air Bag Indicator Illuminated (Install Protective Material) Models: 2007-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR SS 2006-2009 Pontiac Solstice 2007-2009 Pontiac G5 2007-2009 Saturn SKY 2007-2009 Opel GT 2007-2008 Daewoo G2X Built Prior to February 2, 2009 This Bulletin has been revised to update the Correction, Parts Information and Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-09-41-004. Condition Some customers may comment that the air bag indicator lamp, located in the instrument panel cluster, is illuminated. Upon performing a DTC check, the technician may find a B0012-02, B0012-0E, B0013-02 or B0013-0E code stored in the supplemental inflatable restraints (SIR) system. Cause This condition may be caused by a short to ground in the yellow SIR wiring harness. This wiring harness is located within the steering wheel assembly and connects the steering wheel inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. A sharp edge on the steering wheel stamped steel horn plate may rub through the yellow SIR wiring harness insulation, allowing the harness to ground to the horn plate. Correction 1. Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SI. 1 2. Inspect the yellow SIR wiring harness that connects the steering wheel inflatable restraint module to the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. Look for any chafing, cracks or areas where the wiring, insulation or protective wire sleeve has been damaged. 3. If the inspection of the wiring harness reveals a condition that may allow the wiring to short to ground, replace the steering wheel inflatable restraint module coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement in SI for replacement procedures. 4. With the steering wheel inflatable restraint module removed, use the following steps to install woven polyester electrical tape (PET) tape around each yellow wire and the metal horn plate. 5. Slide the yellow sleeves on the SIR coil harness away from the connector end, as far towards the column as possible. 6. Wrap woven polyester electrical tape (PET) around each wire from the sleeve end toward the connector, to secure the sleeve from sliding back down. Note: After installing the protective material, verify the metal horn plate does not bind or stick as a result of the tape installation. 7. Wrap PET (1) around the top of the stamped steel horn plate and through the opening between the metal. Overlap the tape 50% the complete length of 2 the opening. 8. Complete the installation of the steering wheel steering wheel airbag coil. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Coil Replacement in SI. 9. Verify that all of the steering wheel functions perform correctly. Parts Information Part Number Description Quantity Material Allowance 1089482* Kent Automotive Woven Polyester Electrical Tape As Required $1.25 U.S.($1.40 (CAD) *This product is currently available from Kent Industries (1-888-YES-KENT). We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products/materials. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for, or assume any responsibility for the products or material from this firm or for any such items that may be available from other sources. Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time 6480148* Install Polyester Electrical Tape 0.5 hr Add Replace Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil 0.5 hr *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.