Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 3500 HD and 2014 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display ACTIVE B222A-00 VEHICLE LINE MISMATCH DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC)-IGNITION CYCLE
1. Turn the ignition OFF and wait 10 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition ON and wait 10 seconds.
3. With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display ACTIVE B222A-00 VEHICLE LINE MISMATCH DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) PART NUMBER VERIFICATION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read the ORC part number.
  Does the vehicle have the correct ORC part number?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Replace the ORC module with the correct part number according to the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) CONFIGURATION VERIFICATION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, re-configure the BCM (vehicle configuration).
3. With the scan tool, erase BCM DTCs.
4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on at least five times, leaving the ignition on for a minimum of 90 seconds per cycle.
5. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
6. Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Does the scan tool display ACTIVE B222A-00 VEHICLE LINE MISMATCH
  
  Yes
  
  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.
  
  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 ORC module according to the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .