Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.

NOTE:
The scan tool, (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool), and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
1. Select Active or Stored DTC.
  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 SHORTED SQUIB CIRCUITS IN DRIVER AIRBAG
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 Airbag Squib harness connectors.
  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 Airbag Squib harness connectors.
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: B1B04-DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Driver Airbag in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to AIR BAG, DRIVER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK CLOCKSPRING SQUIB CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Clockspring Squib Circuits For An 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 #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) from the Driver Airbag Squib harness connectors.
2. Disconnect the Steering Control Module (SCM) C3 harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the (special tool #8443-19, 4 Pin Jumper) to the Steering Control Module (SCM) C3 harness connector.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B1B04-DRIVER AIRBAG SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  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 Clockspring in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK (R63) DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 CIRCUIT AND (R61) DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Driver Squib 2 Line 1 Circuit And Driver Squib 2 Line 2 Circuit For A 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 (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the (special tool #8443-19, 4 Pin Jumper) from the SCM C3 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 C2 connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R63) Driver Squib 2 Line 1 circuit between ground and the appropriate terminals of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).
5. Measure the resistance of the (R61) Driver Squib 2 Line 2 circuit between ground and the appropriate terminals of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms for either measurement?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the Driver Squib 2 circuit(s) for a short to ground.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  
  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.
  - Replace the ORC in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .