Diagnostic Test
- DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC NOTE:
The use of a approved special tool or Digital Multimeter such as a Fluke Meter that will not apply more than 20 milliamperes to a circuit are the only measurement tools to be used.
NOTE:Probing of the circuit cavities at the ORC Module C1-A, C1-B, or C2-A body harness connectors is only to be done with a approved test lead from the (special tool #10159, Test Leads, Dedicated), test lead 10159-6. Or a comparable test lead to prevent vehicle wiring harness connector damage during diagnostic procedures.
NOTE:Make sure the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:When reconnecting airbag system components, turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the standard key ignition, follow this ignition on warning.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.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless ignition, follow this ignition on warning.WARNING:
Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. Wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a scan tool, read Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active: B212C-13-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST and clear DTC. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
- If the vehicle is equipped with the standard key ignition, follow this ignition on warning.
- INSPECT AIRBAG RUN-START FUSE F86
- Make sure fuse F86 is properly and fully seated. If DTC goes stored, perform RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST and clear DTC.
Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
- Remove and inspect fuse F86 from the Power Distribution Center (PDC).NOTE:
Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.
Is fuse F86 open?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Go To 4
- Make sure fuse F86 is properly and fully seated. If DTC goes stored, perform RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST and clear DTC.
- CHECK (F945) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WARNING:
Turn the ignition off then disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious and fatal injury.
- Measure the resistance of the (F945) Fused Run Start Relay Output (Run-Start) circuit between ground and fuse F86 terminal (output side).
Is the resistance below 100.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Replace fuse F86.
- Perform the Occupant Restraint Controller VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (F945) Fused Run Start Relay Output (Run-Start) circuit between ground and fuse F86 terminal (output side).
- CHECK (F945) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WITH ORC CONNECTORS DISCONNECTED WARNING:
If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions could 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.
- Disconnect both ORC harness connectors.NOTE:
Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Connect the appropriate test lead to the DVOM.
- Measure the resistance of the (F945) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit between the appropriate terminal of the ORC module C1 body harness connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 100.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
WARNING:If the Occupant Restraint Controller is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment and serious or fatal injury.
- Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
- Replace the Airbag Run-Start Fuse F86.
- Perform the Occupant Restraint Controller VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Disconnect both ORC harness connectors.
- CHECK (F945) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition on.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the standard key ignition, follow this ignition on warning.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.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless ignition, follow this ignition on warning.WARNING:
Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. Wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Measure the voltage of the (F945) Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit at the Airbag Run-Start fuse F86 terminal (supply side).
Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
Yes
- Go To 6
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.
- Repair the open (F945) Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
- Perform the Occupant Restraint Controller VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK (F945) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Reinstall the Airbag Run-Start Fuse F86.
- Disconnect both ORC harness connectors.NOTE:
Check connectors and inspect for pushed out terminals- Clean and repair as necessary.
- Install the appropriate test lead to the DVOM.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the standard key ignition, follow this ignition on warning.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.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless ignition, follow this ignition on warning.WARNING:
Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. Wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Measure the voltage of the (F945) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit between the appropriate terminals of the ORC module C1 body harness connector and ground.
Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Repair the open (F945) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
- Perform the Occupant Restraint Controller VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- VERIFY THAT DTC B212C-13-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN DTC IS ACTIVE
- Reconnect both ORC harness connectors.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the standard key ignition, follow this ignition on warning.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.
- If the vehicle is equipped with the keyless ignition, follow this ignition on warning.WARNING:
Disconnect the 12-volt battery wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. Wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
Is the ORC displaying B212C-13-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT - CIRCUIT OPEN DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Perform the Occupant Restraint Controller VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 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 could result in accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect all Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect all Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace and program the Occupant Restraint Controller in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
No
- The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
- Perform the Occupant Restraint Controller VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .