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Diagnostic Test

  1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the battery is fully charged.

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

      Is the DTC active or stored?

      ORC - ACTIVE DTC 

      • Go To  2.

      ORC - STORED DTC 

  2. CHECK FOR OPEN DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER 
    Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner
    GC0150402Courtesy 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 Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector.
      WARNING:

      Do not place an intact non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag propels into the air if accidentally deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

      NOTE:

      Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    2. Connect the (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) to the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector.

      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.

    3. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B1C3A-1st ROW DRIVER RETRACTOR TENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN?

      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 Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT, REMOVAL .
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST.
  3. CHECK (R505) DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 Circuit For An Open
    GC0150405Courtesy 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 (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) from the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector.
    2. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
      NOTE:

      Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    3. Connect the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) to the ORC harness connectors.
    4. Measure the resistance of the (R505) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit between the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector and the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).

      Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4.

      No 

      • Repair or replace the (R505) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information. Then Go To  4.
  4. CHECK (R503) DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 2 Circuit For An Open
    GC0150406Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 2 circuit between the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector and the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).

      Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?

      Yes 

        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.

      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. If DTC B1C3A-1st ROW DRIVER RETRACTOR TENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN is still active, Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL and replace the ORC in accordance with Service Information. Then, refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST.

      No 

      • Repair or replace the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 2 circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST.
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