Theory of Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) modules destined for service part usage are shipped in a (ORC locked state) that inhibits the deployment of all supplemental restraint squib circuits (ORC unlocked state) for safe, initial installation. Once the ORC initialization procedure is performed (ORC locked state). The ORC enters a full state of readiness and can no longer transition to the unlocked status.