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 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
  - Go To 2
  STORED DTC
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR SHORTED SQUIB CIRCUITS AT THE LEFT SEAT SQUIB AIRBAG

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Squib Circuits
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 Left Seat Squib Airbag connector.
  WARNING:
  To avoid serious or fatal injury, do not place an intact non-deployed Left Seat Squib Airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed.
  
  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 #8443-1, Jumpers, 2 Pin) to the Left Seat Squib Airbag 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. Using the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1C27-LEFT SIDE SEAT THORAX SQUIB 1 LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Left Seat Squib Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK (R7) LEFT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 CIRCUIT OR (R5) LEFT SEAT SQUIB LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Left Seat Squib Line Circuits For Short To Ground
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 Left Seat Squib Airbag connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) to the ORC connectors.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R7) Left Seat Squib Line 1 circuit between ground and the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter).
5. Measure the resistance of the (R5) Left Seat Squib Line 2 circuit between ground and the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter).
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms on either circuit?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Left Seat Squib circuits with resistance below 10k Ohms for a short to ground.
  - 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 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 .