Test 15A: Orc, Driver SBT Circuit Open (Active Code)

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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.

Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side seat belt pretensioner connector. See Figure . Connect SRS Load Tool (8443) and appropriate jumper to harness side of pretensioner connector. Connect DRB to DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. On DRB display, read active DTCs. If DRB displays DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT OPEN, go to next step. If DRB does not display DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT OPEN, replace driver-side seat belt pretensioner.
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least 2 minutes. Access and disconnect ORC connector. See OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect SRS load tool adapter to harness side of ORC connector. Measure resistance of driver-side pretensioner Light Green-Yellow wire between SRS load tool adapter and pretensioner connector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If resistance is less than one ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair open or high resistance in driver-side pretensioner Light Green-Yellow wire.
Measure resistance of driver-side pretensioner Light Green-Dark Green wire between SRS load tool adapter and pretensioner connector. If resistance is less than one ohm and no other malfunctions are detected, replace ORC. If resistance is more than one ohm, repair open or high resistance in driver-side pretensioner Light Green-Dark Green wire.