Test 31A: Orc, Passenger SBT Circuit Short (Active Code)

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. Access and disconnect passenger-side seat belt pretensioner connector. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. 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 PASSENGER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT, go to next step. If DRB does not display PASSENGER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT, replace passenger-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 ORC adapter to harness side of ORC connector. Measure resistance between Light Blue-Yellow and Light Blue-Dark Green wires on harness side of passenger-side pretensioner connector. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short in wiring harness between Light Blue-Yellow and Light Blue-Dark Green wires. If resistance is more than 5 ohms and no other malfunctions are detected, replace ORC.