Symptom:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the
Passenger Squib 2 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected low resistance in the Passenger Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable to the Passenger Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Passenger Airbag.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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Symptom:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the voltage of the Passenger
Squib 2 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected high voltage on the Passenger Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 SHORT TO BATTERY
PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 SHORT TO BATTERY
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable to the Passenger Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Passenger Airbag.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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Symptom:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the
Passenger Squib 2 circuits for low resistance.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected a short to ground in the Passenger Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 SHORT TO GROUND
PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG FACE
DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO THE AIR
IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR
FATAL INJURY.
Disconnect the Passenger Airbag connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable to the Passenger Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the Passenger Airbag.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
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Symptom:
ORC, VEHICLE BODY STYLE UNKNOWN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, VEHICLE BODY STYLE UNKNOWN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With ignition on, the ORC monitors the PCI Bus for the VIN message
containing the vehicle body style from the Powertrain Control Module. The PCM transmits
the VIN message every 14 seconds.
Set Condition: With ignition on, If the ORC does not receive the 2 consecutive matching
(vehicle Body Style) VIN messages on the bus the code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PCM, PCI COMMUNICATION FAILURE
VEHICLE BODY STYLE UNKNOWN
ORC, VEHICLE BODY STYLE UNKNOWN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
Connect the DRBIIItto the data link connector and select PASSIVE RESTRAINTS,
AIRBAG, SYSTEM TEST.
With the DRBIIIt, read the PCM Active on the Bus:.
Does the DRB show PCM ACTIVE ON THE BUS:?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to category COMMUNICATION CATEGORY and select the
related symptom.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 With the DRB select ENGINE, MISCELLANEOUS, SELECT MISC FUNCTION,
and then CHECK VIN to read the Vehicle Identification Number in the Powertrain
Control Module.
Compare the VIN displayed on the DRB screen and the Vehicle VIN plate.
Does the VIN plate and the PCM VIN match?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Powertrain Control Module and program with the
correct vehicle identification number.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom List:
ORC, WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
ORC, WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be ORC, WARNING INDICATOR
CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is On, the ORC monitors the PCI Bus for a message
from the MIC containing the airbag warning lamp status Ok or Open. The MIC transmit
the message one time at ignition on, upon lamp state change,or in response to the ORC
lamp message.
Set Condition: The code is set if the lamp state is open for 2 consecutive messages or 2
seconds.
ORC, WARNING INDICATOR CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is On, the ORC monitors the PCI Bus for a message
from the MIC containing the airbag warning lamp status Ok or Shorted. The MIC transmit
the message one time at ignition on and upon lamp state change.
Set Condition: If the lamp state is Shorted for 2 consecutive messages the code will be set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
MIC, COMMUNICATION FAILURE
WARNING INDICATOR
ORC, WARNING INDICATOR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, ensure PCI Bus communications with the Instrument Cluster.
Is the Instrument Cluster communicating on the PCI Bus?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to category COMMUNICATION CATEGORY and select the
related symptom INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BUS +/- SIGNAL
OPEN.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom List:
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 1 - ACTIVE
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 1 - STORED
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 2 - ACTIVE
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 2 - STORED
RIGHT SIACM INTERNAL 1 - ACTIVE
RIGHT SIACM INTERNAL 1 - STORED
RIGHT SIACM OUTPUT DRIVER 1 - ACTIVE
RIGHT SIACM OUTPUT DRIVER 1 - STORED
RIGHT SIACM, LOSS OF IGNITION RUN-START - ACTIVE
RIGHT SIACM, NO PCI TRANSMISSION - ACTIVE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROME-
TER 1 - ACTIVE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 1 - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 1 - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 2 - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit.
RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 2 - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit.
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AIRBAG
RIGHT SIACM INTERNAL 1 - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit.
RIGHT SIACM INTERNAL 1 - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit.
RIGHT SIACM OUTPUT DRIVER 1 - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit.
RIGHT SIACM OUTPUT DRIVER 1 - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition on, the Right SIACM on board diagnostics contin-
uously performs internal circuit tests.
Set Condition: This DTC will set if the Right SIACM identifies an out of range internal
circuit.
RIGHT SIACM, LOSS OF IGNITION RUN-START - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With the ignition in the run or start position the Right SIACM
monitors the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit for proper system voltage. This is an active
trouble code only.
Set Condition: If the voltage on the SIACM Run-Start Driver circuit is below 4.0 volts,
the code will set.
RIGHT SIACM, NO PCI TRANSMISSION - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With the ignition in the On position and the Right SIACM transmitting
information on the PCI BUS.
Set Condition: The code will set if the Right SIACM cannot detect the Right SIACM
transmitting information on the PCI BUS for 4 consecutive seconds. NOTE: Any PCI Bus
Failure will cause this code to set.
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RIGHT SIACM ACCELEROMETER 1 - ACTIVE ÐContinued
Symptom:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
RIGHT SIACM, SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With the ignition is On, the Right SIACM monitors the resistance of
the Right Seat Squib circuits.
Set Condition: The Right SIACM has detected an open circuit or high resistance on the
Right Seat Squib circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RIGHT SEAT AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT SEAT SQUIB LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
RISACM, RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: DO NOT PLACE AN INTACT UNDEPLOYED CURTAIN AIRBAG
FACE DOWN ON A HARD SURFACE, THE AIRBAG WILL PROPEL INTO
THE AIR IF ACCIDENTALLY DEPLOYED, AND COULD RESULT IN SERI-
OUS OR FATAL INJURY.
Remove the seat back cover and partially remove the material to gain access to the
Seat Airbag connector.
Disconnect the Right Seat Airbag connector located inside the right seat.
Do not disconnect the airbag connectors at the base of the seat.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable, and appropriate jumper to the
Right Seat Airbag connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Right SIACM DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay RIGHT SEAT SQUIB CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Right Seat Airbag.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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