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Diagnostic Test

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  1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the battery is fully charged.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Using the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.

      Is the DTC active or stored?

      ORC - ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 

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      ORC - STORED DTC 

  2. INSPECT DRIVER SEAT HARNESS WIRES AND CONNECTORS 
    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. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the Driver Seat Harness wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.

      Are any of these conditions present?

      Yes 

      NOTE:

      Do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness if any of these conditions exist.

      No 

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  3. VERIFY THAT THE DRIVER SEAT HARNESS IS ROUTED CORRECTLY 
    1. Verify that the Driver Seat Harness is routed correctly.

      Is the Driver Seat Harness routed correctly?

      Yes 

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      No 

  4. CHECK (R261) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR DATA CIRCUIT AND (R263) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking Driver Seat Position Sensor Data Circuit For A Short To Driver Seat Position Sensor Voltage Circuit
    GC0129408Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Disconnect the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor 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. If equipped with the standard key ignition, use 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 equipped with the keyless ignition, use 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. Measure the voltage of the (R261) Driver Seat Position Sensor Data circuit between the appropriate terminal of the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) and ground.
    7. Measure the voltage of the (R263) Driver Seat Position Sensor voltage circuit between the appropriate terminal of the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) and ground.

      Is there any voltage present on either circuit?

      Yes 

      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.

      NOTE:

      If the short is found in the Seat Harness, do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness in accordance with the Service Information.

      • Repair or replace the circuit with voltage present for a short to voltage in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  5. CHECK (R261) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR DATA CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Driver Seat Position Sensor Data Circuit For An Open
    GC0129409Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (R261) Driver Seat Position Sensor Data circuit between the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor harness connector and the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).

      Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?

      Yes 

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      No 

      NOTE:

      If the open is found in the Seat Harness, do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness in accordance with the Service Information.

      • Repair or replace the (R261) Driver Seat Position Sensor Data circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
  6. CHECK (R263) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Driver Seat Position Sensor Voltage Circuit For An Open
    GC0129410Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (R263) Driver Seat Position Sensor voltage circuit between the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor harness connector and the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).

      Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?

      Yes 

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      No 

      NOTE:

      If the open is found in the Seat Harness, do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness in accordance with the Service Information.

      • Repair or replace the (R263) Driver Seat Position Sensor voltage circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
  7. CHECK (R262) PASSENGER SEAT POSITION SENSOR DATA CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 4: Checking Passenger Seat Position Sensor Data Circuit For A Short To Voltage
    GC0129411Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. If equipped with the standard key ignition, use 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.

    2. If equipped with the keyless ignition, use 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. Measure the voltage of the (R262) Passenger Seat Position Sensor Data circuit between the appropriate terminal of the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) and ground.

      Is there any voltage present on the circuit?

      Yes 

      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.

      NOTE:

      If the short is found in the Seat Harness, do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness in accordance with the Service Information.

      • Repair or replace the (R262) Passenger Seat Position Sensor Data circuit for a short to voltage in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

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  8. CHECK OPERATION OF THE DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR 
    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. Replace the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor. Refer to SENSOR, SEAT TRACK POSITION, REMOVAL .
    2. Reconnect the vehicle body harness to the sensor.
    3. Reconnect the ORC harness connectors.
    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. Use the scan tool and erase all codes in the ORC.
    7. Perform ORC module reset. Access the Miscellaneous Function menu from the ORC ECU Overview screen on the scan tool to perform this operation.
    8. Wait one minute, and read active codes.

      Did the active B1B8E-DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH DTC return?

      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.

      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.

      No 

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