Diagnostic Test

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DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC
NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read all active ORC DTCs.
  Is the DTC active or stored?
  
  ORC - ACTIVE DTC
  - Go To 2
  ORC - STORED DTC
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK FOR SHORTED DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER

Fig 1: Checking For Shorted Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner
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 Seat Belt Tensioner harness connector.
  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 Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner 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: B1C3B-1st ROW DRIVER RETRACTOR TENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORTED TOGETHER?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  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 Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to RETRACTOR, SEAT BELT, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK (R505) DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (R503) DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER LINE 2 CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Checking Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 Circuit For A Short To Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 2 Circuit
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 #8443-8, Jumper, SRS Load) from the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
  NOTE:
  Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
3. Measure the resistance between the (R505) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit and the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 2 circuit at the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair or replace the (R505) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit for a short to the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 2 circuit in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  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 Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .