Test 18A: No Odometer Message
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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.
- Turn ignition switch to ON position. Using DRBIII, determine if NO ODOMETER MESSAGE an active or stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). If NO ODOMETER MESSAGE is an active DTC, go to next step. If NO ODOMETER MESSAGE is a stored DTC, go to TEST 1B: REPAIRING STORED CODES .
- On DRBIII, select PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIRBAG, SYSTEM TEST. If DRBIII reads PCM ACTIVE ON THE BUS, go to next step. If DRBIII does not read PCM ACTIVE ON THE BUS, diagnose PCM and/or PCM circuit malfunction.
- On DRBIII, select ENGINE, MISCELLANEOUS, MISC FUNCTION and CHECK VIN. If VIN in PCM matches VIN plate on vehicle and no other malfunctions are detected, replace Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). See OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If VIN in PCM does not match VIN plate on vehicle, replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.