Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 RAM 3500 HD and 2016 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read all active ORC DTCs.
  Is the DTC active or stored?
  
  ACTIVE DTC
  - Go To 2.
  STORED DTC
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
CHECK FOR SHORTED SQUIB CIRCUITS IN THE LEFT SEAT THORAX 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 Left Seat Thorax Airbag connector.
  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 and the SRS Load Jumper to the Left Seat Thorax Airbag connector. (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load)
  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 DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B274C-2B-LEFT SIDE THORAX SQUIB 1-WIRES SHORTED TOGETHER?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  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 Left Seat Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .
CHECK (R7) LEFT SEAT THORAX SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (R5) LEFT SEAT THORAX SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT
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 and the SRS Load Jumper. (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load)
2. Disconnect the ORC C1 and C2 connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adapter to the ORC C1 and C2 harness connectors. (special tool #8443-57, Adapter, Supplemental Restraint System Load Tool)
4. Measure the resistance between the (R7) Left Seat Thorax Squib 1 Line 1 circuit and the (R5) Left Seat Thorax Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the SRS Load Tool Adapter cavity C1B-15 and C1B-16. (special tool #8443-57, Adapter, Supplemental Restraint System Load Tool)
  Is the resistance below 5k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair or replace the (R7) Left Seat Thorax Squib 1 Line 1 circuit for a short to the (R5) Left Seat Thorax Squib 1 Line 2 circuit in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .
  No
  
  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.
  - Replace the ORC module according to the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS-SYSTEM-VERIFICATION-TEST .