Diagnostic Test
- VERIFY THAT DTC B1BA5-AIRBAG SQUIB CONFIGURATION MISMATCH IS ACTIVE NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE TIPM DTC
- Verify that the vehicle is equipped with a Occupant Classification System (OCS).
- With the scan tool, read the active TIPM DTC.
Is active TIPM DTC present?
Yes
- Diagnose and repair the active TIPM DTC. Refer to the TIPM DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK ORC PART NUMBER WITH SCAN TOOL
- With the scan tool, select ECU View, select ORC, select ECU Details, and read the ORC part number.
Is the part number correct for the vehicle?
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.
WARNING:If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. 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 AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- With the scan tool, select ECU View, select ORC, select ECU Details, and read the ORC part number.
- CHECK VIN WITH SCAN TOOL
- With the scan tool, read the VIN.
Is the correct VIN displayed?
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.
WARNING:If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. 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 AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace or reprogram the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- With the scan tool, read the VIN.
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- With the scan tool, record and erase all DTC from all Airbag modules.
- If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.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.
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
- Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.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.
- With the scan tool, monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.WARNING:
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
- If only stored codes return, continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.
- In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the active DTC in question.
Does the scan tool display any ACTIVE DTC?
Yes
- Refer to the DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX article and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.