Test 18A: Orc, Driver SBT Circuit Short To Ground (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.

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 SHORT TO GROUND, go to next step. If DRB does not display DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND, 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 between ground and driver-side pretensioner connector Light Green-Dark Green wire. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in driver-side pretensioner Light Green-Dark Green wire. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, go to next step.
Measure resistance between ground and driver-side pretensioner connector Light Green-Yellow wire. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in driver-side pretensioner Light Green-Yellow wire. If resistance is more than 5 ohms and no other malfunctions are detected, replace ORC.