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Diagnostic Test

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  1. VERIFY ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the battery is fully charged.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active B0001-12-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 1 CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2.

      No 

  2. CHECK FOR SHORTED SQUIB CIRCUITS IN DRIVER AIRBAG 
    Fig 1: Checking Squib Circuit
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    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 Airbag Squib harness connectors.
      NOTE:

      Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the SRS Load Tool Jumper (special tool #8443-1, Jumpers, 2 Pin) to the Driver Airbag Squib harness 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 ORC DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active B0001-12-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 1 CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3.

      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 Driver Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  3. CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 2: Checking Clockspring Squib Circuit
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    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 Airbag Squib harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect the Clockspring C4 harness connector.
      NOTE:

      Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the SRS Load Tool Jumper (special tool #8443-19, 4 Pin Jumper) to the Clockspring C4 harness 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.

    4. With the scan tool, read the ORC DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active B0001-12-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 1 CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      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 Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
  4. CHECK (R43, R45) DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 3: Checking Driver Squib 1 Circuit
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    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 Clockspring C4 harness connector.
    2. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
      NOTE:

      Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-24, 32-Way Adapter) to the ORC C2 harness 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.

    4. Measure the voltage of the (R43) Driver Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the Clockspring C4 harness connector cavity 4 and ground.
    5. Measure the voltage of the (R45) Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the Clockspring C4 harness connector cavity 3 and ground.

      Is there any voltage present for either measurement?

      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.

      • Repair the (R43, R45) Driver Squib 1 circuits for a short to voltage.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS 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.

      • WARNING:

        If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

      • Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to Standard Procedure .
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