Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VERIFY THAT DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTC.
Does the scan tool display active DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
- CHECK VIN IN PCM
- With the scan tool compare the VIN that is programmed into the PCM to the VIN on the vehicle.
Does the VIN programmed into the PCM match the vehicles VIN?
Yes
- Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
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.WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.No
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with Service Information.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Powertrain Control (PCM) - Standard Procedure .
- With the scan tool compare the VIN that is programmed into the PCM to the VIN on the vehicle.