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Diagnostic Test

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  1. 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 

  2. CHECK FOR SHORTED PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER 
    Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner
    GC0099273Courtesy 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 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 Passenger 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: B1B2C-1st ROW PASSENGER SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. CHECK (R56) PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 1 CIRCUIT AND (R54) PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Line Circuits For A Short To Ground
    GC0138876Courtesy 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 Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner connector.
    2. Disconnect the ORC connectors.
      NOTE:

      Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) to the ORC C2 connector.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (R56) Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit between ground and the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity 13.
    5. Measure the resistance of the (R54) Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Line 2 circuit between ground and the SRS Load Tool Adapter (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity 14.

      Is the resistance below 10k Ohms on either circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner circuits with resistance below 10k Ohms for a short to ground.
      • Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      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 ORC in accordance with Service Information.
      • Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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