Diagnostic Test

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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 the use of Breakout Box 8443-55 to prevent vehicle wiring harness connector damage during diagnostic procedures.

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
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
CHECK FOR PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Circuit For Open Or Short
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 Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner connector.
  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 Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner connector.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B007F-13-PASSENGER SEATBELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER - 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 Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINT SYSTEMS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK (R506) PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 2: Checking (R506) Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Line 1 Circuit For Open
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(special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the(special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) from the Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner harness connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the test leads to the DVOM.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R506) Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Line 1 circuit between the Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner connector terminal 1 and the ORC module body harness connector terminal C1-B 95.
  Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair or replace the (R506) Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Line 1 circuit in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT, REMOVAL . Then Go To 4
CHECK (R504) PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking (R504) Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Line 2 Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (R504) Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Line 2 circuit between the Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner connector terminal 2 and the ORC module body harness connector terminal C1-B 96.
  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 and serious or fatal injury.
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair or replace the (R504) Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Line 2 circuit for and open in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .