Test 12A: Orc, Driver SBS Open (Active Code)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2001 Dodge Caravan, 2001 Chrysler Voyager, and 2001 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Prior to performing any air bag system test, go to PRETEST INSPECTION & DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE under DIAGNOSTICS. Perform TEST VER-1: AIR BAG VERIFICATION TEST after all repairs unless otherwise directed.

Disconnect driver-side front seat belt switch connector. See Figure . Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and seat belt switch connector Light Green-Tan and Light Green-Gray wires individually. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If voltage is present at both wires, replace driver-side pretensioner. If voltage is not present at both wires, go to next step.
Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Access and disconnect ORC connector. See OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between ORC connector terminal No. 17 and seat belt switch connector Light Green-Tan wire, and ORC connector terminal No. 18 and seat belt switch connector Light Green-Gray wire. If resistance is less than 5 ohms at either wire and no other malfunctions are detected, replace ORC. If resistance is more than 5 ohms at either wire, repair open circuit between ORC connector and seat belt switch.