Diagnostic Test

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

NOTE:
The scan tool, (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool), and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
1. Select Active or Stored DTC.
  Is the DTC active or stored?
  
  ORC - ACTIVE DTC
  - Go To 2
  ORC - STORED DTC
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
CHECK FOR SHORTED SQUIB CIRCUITS IN DRIVER AIRBAG
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 Driver Airbag Squib harness connectors.
  WARNING:
  Do not place an intact non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag propels 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 (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) to the Driver Airbag Squib 1 and Squib 2 harness connectors.
3. If equipped with the standard key ignition, use this ignition on warning.
  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.
4. If equipped with the keyless ignition, use this ignition on warning.
  WARNING:
  Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. 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 DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B0002-12-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT - SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Driver Airbag in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .
CHECK STEERING CONTROL MODULE SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
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 (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) from the Driver Airbag Squib connectors.
2. Disconnect the SCM C1 harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. If equipped with the standard key ignition, use this ignition on warning.
  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.
4. If equipped with the keyless ignition, use this ignition on warning.
  WARNING:
  Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. 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 DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B0002-12-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT - SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  
  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.
  - Replace the STEERING CONTROL MODULE in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .
CHECK (R63) DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 CIRCUIT AND (R61) DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
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 ORC harness connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Connect the (special tool #8443-57, Adapter, Supplemental Restraint System Load Tool) to the ORC C1 and C2 harness connectors.
3. If equipped with the standard key ignition, use this ignition on warning.
  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.
4. If equipped with the keyless ignition, use this ignition on warning.
  WARNING:
  Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. Wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
5. Measure the voltage of the (R63) Driver Squib 2 Line 1 circuit between ground and the C1A cavity 6 of the (special tool #8443-57, Adapter, Supplemental Restraint System Load Tool).
6. Measure the voltage of the (R61) Driver Squib 2 Line 2 circuit between ground and the C1A cavity 5 of the (special tool #8443-57, Adapter, Supplemental Restraint System Load Tool)
  Is there any voltage present for either measurement?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Driver Squib 2 circuit(s) for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .
  No
  
  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 take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
  
  Repair
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .