Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) VERIFY THAT DTC B212D-IGNITION RUN ONLY INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN IS ACTIVE
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) DTCs.

Does the scan tool display active: B212D-IGNITION RUN ONLY INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes
1. Go To 2.
No
1. Go To 8).
2) CHECK FOR ACTIVE FCM RUN RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT DTC
With the scan tool, read Front Control Module (FCM) DTCs.

Does the scan tool display active: B2122, B2123, or B2124 DTCs?

Yes
1. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - B2122) , (Refer to ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - B2123) , or (Refer to ELECTRICAL/IGNITION CONTROL - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - B2124) .
No
1. Go To 3.
3) INSPECT AIRBAG RUN CIRCUIT FUSE
Turn the ignition off.

Remove the Airbag Run Circuit Fuse No. 28 from the Power Distribution Center and inspect the fuse.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

Is the fuse open?

Yes
1. Go To 4.
No
1. Go To 6).
4) CHECK (F214) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Of Run Relay Output Circuit
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Measure the resistance of the (F214) Run Relay Output circuit between the Airbag Run Relay Output Circuit fuse No. 28 (supply side) terminal and ground.

Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To 5.
No
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
2. Replace Airbag Run Circuit Fuse.
3. Perform *ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
5) CHECK (F214 ) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WITH ORC C2 CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of Fused Run Relay Output Circuit
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WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment and personal injury or death.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Disconnect the ORC C1 connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

Connect the appropriate Load Tool ORC 8443-24 Adaptor to the ORC connector.

Measure the resistance of the (F214) Fused Run Relay Output circuit between 8443-24 adaptor and ground.

Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (F214) Fused Run Relay Output circuit for a short to ground.
2. Replace the Airbag Run Circuit Fuse.
3. Perform *ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Replace the Airbag Run Circuit Fuse.
3. Perform *ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
6) CHECK (F922) RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT VOLTAGE

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Of Run Relay Output Circuit
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Turn the ignition on.

Measure the voltage of the (F922) Run Relay Output circuit at the Airbag Run Circuit fuse terminal (supply side).

Is the voltage above 6.0 +/- 0.25 volts?

Yes
1. Go To 7.
No
1. Repair the open (F922) Run Relay Output circuit.
2. Perform *ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
7) CHECK (F214) FUSED RUN RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Of Fused Run Relay Output Circuit
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WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Reinstall the Airbag Run Circuit Fuse.

Disconnect the ORC C1 connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

Connect the Airbag Load Tool ORC 8443-24 Adaptor to the ORC C1 harness connector.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition on, then reconnect the battery.

Measure the voltage of the (F214) Fused Run Relay Output Circuit between the 8443-24 adaptor and ground.

Is the voltage above 6.0 +/- 0.25 volts?

Yes
1. Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform *ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
No
1. Repair the open (F214) Fused Run Relay Output circuit.
2. Perform *ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
8) TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
With the scan tool, record and erase all DTCs from all Airbag modules.

If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.

Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.

The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.

Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition on, then reconnect the battery.

With the scan tool, monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.

Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.

If codes are related to the Driver Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.

If only stored codes return, continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.

In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the active DTC in question.

Does the scan tool display any ACTIVE DTCs?

Yes
1. Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No
1. No problem found Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.