Test 36A: Orc, Passenger SBS Short To Battery (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 passenger-side front seat belt switch connector. See Figure . Connect DRB to DLC. Turn ignition switch to ON position. On DRB display, read active DTCs. If DRB displays PASSENGER SBS CIRCUIT OPEN, replace passenger-side seat belt pretensioner. If DRB does not display PASSENGER SBS CIRCUIT OPEN, 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. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Connect negative battery cable. Measure voltage between ground and seat belt switch connector Light Blue-Tan wire and Light Blue-Gray wire individually. If voltage is less than 4 volts and no other malfunctions are detected, replace ORC. If voltage is more than 4 volts, repair short to battery in seat belt switch wiring harness. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .