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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) 

      • Go To  2

      ORC - STORED DTC 

  2. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVE SATELLITE SENSOR DTCS 
    NOTE:

    The scan tool, (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter), and a DVOM are required to perform the following tests.

    1. Using the scan tool, read all active ORC DTCs.

      Is DTC U0173-LOST COMMUNICATION W/LEFT SIDE SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR 2 also active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  8

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK (R18) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 1: Checking Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal Circuit For An Open
    GC0129474Courtesy 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 Right Side Impact Sensor 2 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. Measure the resistance of the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit between the Right Side Impact Sensor 2 harness connector and the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).

      Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair or replace the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information. Then, Go To  4
  4. CHECK (R20) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground Circuit For An Open
    GC0129475Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (R20) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground circuit between the Right Side Impact Sensor 2 harness connector and the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter).

      Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5

      No 

      • Repair or replace the (R20) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground circuit for an open in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. CHECK (R18) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO THE (R20) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 GROUND CIRCUIT 
    Fig 3: Checking Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal Circuit For A Short To Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground Circuit
    GC0129476Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance between the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit and the (R20) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground circuit at the Right Side Impact Sensor 2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5K Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair or replace the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit for a short to the (R20) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground circuit in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  6
  6. CHECK (R18) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 4: Checking Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal Circuit For A Short To Ground
    GC0129477Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Measure the resistance of the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit between ground and the Right Side Impact Sensor 2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 6K Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair or replace the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit for a short to ground in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • Go To  7
  7. CHECK (R18) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 5: Checking Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal Circuit For A Short To Voltage
    GC0129478Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. Measure the voltage of the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal circuit between the Right Side Impact Sensor 2 harness connector and ground.

      Is there any voltage present?

      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.

      • Repair or replace the (R18) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Signal 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 

      • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST . If DTC U0176-LOST COMMUNICATION W/RIGHT SIDE SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR 2 is still active, Go To  8 Otherwise, test complete.
  8. CHECK (R20) RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 GROUND CIRCUIT AND (R19) LEFT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 6: Checking Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground Circuit & Left Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground Circuit For A Short To Voltage
    GC0129479Courtesy 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 Left Side Impact Sensor 2 harness connector.
    2. Disconnect the Right Side Impact ACCEL) Sensor 2 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
      NOTE:

      Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.

    4. Connect the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) to the ORC harness 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.

    5. Measure the voltage of the (R19) Left Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground circuit between the (special tool #8443-28, SRS Load Tool Adapter) connector C1A cavity 4 and ground.
    6. Measure the voltage of the (R20) Right Side Impact Sensor 2 Ground circuit between 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.

      • Repair or replace the impact sensor 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 

      • Go To  9
  9. CHECK OPERATION OF THE RIGHT SIDE IMPACT SENSOR 2 
    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 Right Side Impact Sensor 2. Refer to SENSOR, IMPACT, REMOVAL .
    2. Reconnect the vehicle body harness to the impact sensor.
    3. Remove any special tools or jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components - except the Battery.
    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. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector - use the most current software available.
    7. Using the scan tool, erase all codes in the ORC.
    8. Perform ORC module reset. Access the Diagnostic Procedure menu from the ORC ECU Overview screen on the scan tool to perform this operation.
    9. Wait one minute, and read active codes.

      Did the active DTC U0176-LOST COMMUNICATION W/RIGHT SIDE SATELLITE ACCELERATION SENSOR 2 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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