Diagnostic Test

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DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC
NOTE: Make sure that the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: The scan tool, SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A, and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
1. Turn the ignition on.
  Select ACTIVE or STORED DTC:
  
  ACTIVE DTC
  - Go to step 2
  STORED DTC
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK FOR OPEN SQUIB CIRCUITS IN RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Squib Circuits In Right Seat Airbag
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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.
1. Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag connector.
  WARNING: Do not place an intact non-deployed Seat Squib 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 Right Seat Airbag 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.
3. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTC.
  Does the scan tool display: B1C2D-RIGHT SIDE SEAT THORAX SQUIB 1 OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Right Seat Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK FOR OPEN RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG SQUIB CIRCUIT IN THE SEAT BACK

Fig 2: Checking For Shorted Right Seat Airbag Squib Circuits In Seat Back
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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.
1. Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag C323 connector (under Right Seat).
  NOTE: Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A and the SRS Load Tool Jumper 8443-20 to the Right Seat Airbag C323 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.
3. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTC.
  Does the scan tool display: B1C2D-RIGHT SIDE SEAT THORAX SQUIB 1 OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - In accordance with the Service Information repair or replace the Right Seat Airbag wiring harness (Side Airbag Jumper). Open Right Seat Airbag circuits between the C323 connector and the Right Seat Airbag connector.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK (R8) RIGHT SEAT SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Right Seat Squib 1 Line 1 Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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.
1. Disconnect the SRS Load Tool Kit 8443A and the SRS Load Tool Jumper 8443-1 from the Right Seat Airbag connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC connectors.
  NOTE: Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adapter 8443-24 to the ORC connectors.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R8) Right Seat Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the Right Seat Airbag connector cavity 1 and the SRS Load Tool Adapter 8443-24 cavity 27.
  Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 5
  No
  - In accordance with the Service Information repair or replace the Right Seat Airbag body wiring harness. Open (R8) Right Seat Airbag Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the C323 (body side) connector and the ORC C1 (32 way) connector.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
CHECK (R6) RIGHT SEAT SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Right Seat Squib 1 Line 2 Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (R6) Right Seat Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the Right Seat Squib 1 Airbag connector cavity 2 and the SRS Load Tool Adapter 8443-24 cavity 28.
  Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - In accordance with the Service Information repair or replace the Right Seat Airbag body wiring harness. Open (R6) Right Seat Airbag Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the C323 (body side) connector and the ORC C1 (32 way) connector.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .