Diagnostic Test

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

NOTE:
The scan tool, SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool), and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
1. Turn the ignition on.
  Select ACTIVE or STORED DTC:
  
  ACTIVE DTC
  - Go To 2
  STORED DTC
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR SHORTED SQUIB CIRCUITS IN PASSENGER AIRBAG

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Squib Circuits In Passenger Airbag
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

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 Passenger Airbag Squib 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 connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and SRS Load Tool Jumper (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) to the Passenger Airbag Squib connectors.
  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: B1B08-PASSENGER AIRBAG SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Passenger Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK (R42) PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT AND (R44) PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Passenger Squib 1 Line Circuits For A Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

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 Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) from the Passenger Airbag Squib connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the SRS Load Tool (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) to the ORC connectors.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R42) Passenger Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity 24-16 and ground.
5. Measure the resistance of the (R44) Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity 24-15 and ground.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms on either circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Passenger Squib 1 circuits with resistance below 10k Ohms for a short to ground.
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  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.
  
  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 in accordance with Service Information.
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .