Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED FAULT CODE
NOTE:
If the scan tool shows this DTC has a Stored history of setting then the left side impact sensor is to be replaced.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.
  NOTE:
  Make sure the battery is fully charged.
  
  Is the DTC: B1B72-LEFT SIDE SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR 1 INTERNAL active or shows a setting history in Stored?
  
  Yes
  
  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.
  
  NOTE:
  Inspect the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
  - Go To 2
  No (Did not set a active or stored DTC B1B72-UP-LEFT SIDE SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR 1 INTERNAL)
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
VERIFY OPERATION OF THE LEFT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 1
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. Replace the Left Side Impact Sensor 1 in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Reconnect the vehicle wire harness to the sensor.
3. Remove any special tools or jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components - except the Battery.
  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. Use the scan tool and erase the stored codes in all airbag system modules.
5. Turn the Ignition Off, and wait 15 seconds before turning the Ignition On.
6. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.
  Did the active DTC: B1B72-LEFT SIDE SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR 1 INTERNAL return?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Repair is complete.
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER
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.

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.

If all possible causes are done. View repair.

Repair
- Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .