B0085 Possible Causes
- Faulty Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- Left Front Side Impact Sensor harness is open or shorted
- Left Front Side Impact Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
How do I fix code B0085
Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.Tech Notes
DTC B0085 02 Left Front Side Impact Sensor Short to GroundDTC B0085 05 Left Front Side Impact Sensor Short to Battery or Open
DTC B0085 0F Left Front Side Impact Sensor Erratic
DTC B0085 39 Left Front Side Impact Sensor Internal Electronic Failure
DTC B0085 3A Left Front Side Impact Sensor Incorrect Component Installed
DTC B0085 71 Left Front Side Impact Sensor Invalid Serial Data Received
Cost of diagnosing the B0085 code
Labor: 1.0
The cost of diagnosing the B0085 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B0085 Meaning
The Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor (SIS) utilizes a unidirectional 2-wire circuit. The SIS modulates current on the interface to send ID, state of health, and deployment commands to the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM). The SDM serves as a power source and a ground for the SIS. When the ignition is turned ON and input power from the SDM is first detected, the SIS responds by performing internal diagnostics and sending an ID to the SDM. The SDM considers the ID to be valid if the response time is less than 5 seconds. The SIS continually communicates status messages to the SDM, which determines if a fault is present in the SIS circuit. When a fault is detected, the SDM resets the SIS twice by removing and reapplying power to it. If the fault is still present, the SDM will set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).B0085 More Information
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Information for specific makes
- B0085 BUICK Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- B0085 CADILLAC Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- B0085 CHEVROLET Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- B0085 GMC Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- B0085 HUMMER Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- B0085 PONTIAC Left Front Side Impact Sensor
- B0085 SATURN Left Front Side Impact Sensor
Precautions for SRS “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” Service
- Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, side air curtain modules or seat belts.
- Never disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, safety belt inflators, or probe the electrical connectors.
- Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
- Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes. For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.