Airbag Indicator Off (Does Not Carry Out Initial Test)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the ignition key is turned on, the Air Bag indicator lights should come on for a few seconds to indicate the performance of the initial test of the control unit and then go off. The warning lights are integrated LEDs in the electronic circuit of the instrument panel cluster and therefore are NOT replaceable. If the LEDs are at fault, the instrument panel cluster must be replaced.
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC TOOL | Result OK | Result Not OK | Action |
| Connect a diagnostic scan tool. Make sure that you establish a regular communication with the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and in particular:
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Continue to Step 2 | 1. Failure to communicate with the ORC 2. An error in the ORC |
1. Restore:
2. Proceed as indicated by the diagnostic tool |
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| 2 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC TOOL | Result OK | Result Not OK | Action |
| With the diagnostic scan tool still connected to the DLC, test the functionality of the Air Bag warning light through active diagnosis | Continue to Step 3 | Lamp does not flash | Replace instrument panel cluster | |
| 3 | CHECK PROPER OPERATION | Result OK | Result Not OK | Action |
| Verify correct operation of the ORC. | Diagnostic complete | ORC not working | Replace the ORC |