Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
- CHECK THE AFFECTED SQUIB USING SUBSTITUTE RESISTOR FROM TEST RESISTOR KIT 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: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.
- Disconnect the affected Squib harness connector and insure connector and terminals are not damaged.
- Connect test resistor contained in resistor kit 2022400100. Reconnect the battery and wait two minutes.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Clear DTC and note if it returns.
Did the DTC return?
No
- Replace the affected Squib(s) in Accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
Yes
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR SHORT TO GROUND
- Disconnect the Squib connector and the related Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) connector.NOTE:
Probing of the circuit cavities at the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) body harness connectors or in- line connectors with an approved test leads from the test lead kit 10159-6 to prevent vehicle wiring harness connector damage during diagnostic procedures.
- Check for continuity between ground and both of the Squib circuits at the Squib harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and either circuit?
Yes
- Repair the Squib circuit(s) for a short to ground.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Disconnect the Squib connector and the related Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) connector.
- CHECK THE SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Check for continuity between the Squib circuits at the Squib harness connector.
Is there continuity between the Squib circuits?
Yes
- Repair the short between the Squib circuits.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Check for continuity between the Squib circuits at the Squib harness connector.
- CHECK THE SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the Squib circuits from the Squib harness connector to the ORC harness connector.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms on either circuit?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the Squib circuit(s) for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the Squib circuits from the Squib harness connector to the ORC harness connector.
- CHECK THE SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage between ground and the Squib circuits at the Squib connector.
Is there any voltage present on either circuit?
Yes
- Repair the Squib circuit(s) for a short to voltage.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the ORC in accordance with Service Information. Refer to CONTROLLER, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT (ORC), REMOVAL .
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the voltage between ground and the Squib circuits at the Squib connector.