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 that 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. Turn the ignition on.
  Select ACTIVE or STORED DTC:
  
  ACTIVE DTC
  - Go To 2
  STORED DTC
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
CHECK FOR OPEN DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER AIRBAG CIRCUITS

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Driver Knee Bolster Airbag Circuits
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 Driver Knee Bolster Airbag harness connector.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
2. Connect the (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) to the (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) to the Driver Knee Bolster Airbag harness 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: B1B12-DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Driver Knee Bolster Airbag in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK (R11) DRIVER KNEE BLOCKER SQUIB LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Driver Knee Blocker Squib Line 1 Circuit 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 #8443A, SRS Load Tool) from the (special tool #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) from the Driver Knee Bolster Airbag harness connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Connect the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) to the ORC C2 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R11) Driver Knee Blocker Squib Line 1 circuit between the Driver knee Bolster Airbag 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 the (R11) Driver Knee Blocker Squib Line 1 circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK (R9) DRIVER KNEE BLOCKER SQUIB LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Driver Knee Blocker Squib Line 2 Circuit For An Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (R9) Driver Knee Blocker Squib Line 2 circuit between the Driver Knee Bolster Airbag 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.
  - 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 .
  No
  - Repair the (R9) Driver Knee Blocker Squib Line 2 circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .