Diagnostic Test

1. Select Active or Stored DTC.

   Is the DTC active or stored?

   ORC - ACTIVE DTC 

   • Go to step  2

   ORC - STORED DTC 

   • Go to step  6

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Squib Circuits In Driver Airbag

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1. Disconnect the Driver Airbag Squib connectors.
   WARNING: Do not place an intact undeployed airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
   NOTE: Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A and the SRS Load Tool Jumper 8443-1 to the Driver Airbag Squib connectors.
   WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
3. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTC's.

   Does the scan tool display: B1B00-DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT LOW?

   Yes 

   • Go to step  3

   No 

   • Replace the Driver Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .

Fig 2: Checking Clockspring Squib Circuits For A Short To Ground

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1. Disconnect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A and SRS Load Tool Jumper 8443-13 from the Driver Airbag Squib connectors.
2. Remove the Steering Control Module from the steering column in accordance with the Service Information.
3. Disconnect the Steering Control Module connector.
   NOTE: Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
4. With the Steering Control Module Connector attached to the steering column, connect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A and SRS Load Tool Jumper 8443-13 to the Steering Control Module connector.
   WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
5. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTC's.

   Does the scan tool display: B1B00-DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT LOW?

   Yes 

   • Go to step  4

   No 

   • Replace the Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information.
   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .

Fig 3: Checking Driver Squib 1 Line Circuits For A Short To Ground

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1. Disconnect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A and SRS Load Tool Jumper 8443-13 from the Steering Control Module connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC connectors.
   NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A to the ORC C2 connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R43) Driver Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between ground and the Steering Column Module connector.
5. Measure the resistance of the (R45) Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between ground and the Steering Column Module connector.

   Is the resistance greater than 5K Ohms for either measurement?

   Yes 

   • Repair the Driver Squib 1 circuits with a resistance greater than 5K Ohms for a short to ground.
   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .

   No 

   • Go to step  5

Repair 

• Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
• Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .

1. With the scan tool, record and erase all DTC's from all Airbag System Modules.
2. If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
   WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
3. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
4. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
5. The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
6. Reconnect any disconnected components and connector.
   WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
7. With the scan tool monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
   WARNING: Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
8. Wiggle the wiring and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
9. If codes are related to the Driver Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
10. If only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.
11. In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting active DTC in question.

    Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?

    Yes 

    • Select the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .

    No 

    • No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.