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 DRIVER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner
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 Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner connector.
  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 Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner connector.
  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: B1B29-1st ROW DRIVER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT HIGH?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK (R55) DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 1 CIRCUIT AND (R53) DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY

Fig 2: Checking Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line Circuits For A Short To Battery
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) and Jumper from the Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) to the ORC 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.
4. Measure the voltage of the (R55) Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit between the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity 32-16 and ground.
5. Measure the voltage of the (R53) Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 2 circuit between the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity 32-15 and ground.
  Is there any voltage present on either circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner circuits with voltage present for a short to battery.
  - 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 .