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Symptom:
ORC, NO RIGHT SIACM MESSAGE - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, NO RIGHT SIACM MESSAGE - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With ignition on, the ORC monitors the PCI Bus for the Right Side
Impact Airbag Control Module status message. The Right SIACM transmits the status
message to the ORC at 1 - second intervals.
Set Condition: If the ORC fails to see the Right SIACM status message on the PCI Bus
for 10 seconds the code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
NO RIGHT SIACM MESSAGE
ORC, NO RIGHT SIACM MESSAGE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRB select SIDE AIRBAG and the RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG from the DRB
menu.
Does the DRB show NO RESPONSE or BUS +/- SIGNAL OPEN?All
Ye s®Refer to the COMMUNICATION category for the related symp-
tom.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
2WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller in accordance with
Service Instructions. WARNING: make sure the battery is discon-
nected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions. WARNING: make sure the battery is disconnected
and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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 SBS OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SBS OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The ORC monitors the Seat Belt Switch circuit for an open condition.
Set Condition: The code will set if the ORC does not detect the correct circuit voltage.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER SBS OPEN
PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUITS OPEN
ORC, PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage between Passenger Seat Belt Switch Line 1 and Line 2 circuits
and ground.
Is there voltage present on both circuits?All
Ye s®Replace the Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the Driver SBS Line 1 and line 2 circuits between the
Passenger SBS harness connector and ORC connector.
Is the resistance of both circuits below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the open Passenger Seat Belt Switch Line 1 or Line 2.
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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance
with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure the battery
is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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 SBS SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SBS SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The ORC monitors the Seat Belt Switch circuit for an short to battery.
Set Condition: The code will set if the ORC detects high circuit voltage.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER SBS SHORT TO BATTERY
PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUITS SHORTED TO BATTERY
ORC, PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH SHORT TO BATTERY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SBS CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
2NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage on the Passenger SBS Line 1 and line 2 circuits at the Passenger
SBS connector.
Is the voltage above 4.0 volts on either circuit?All
Ye s®Repair the Passenger Seat Belt Switch line 1 or line 2 shorted to
battery.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance
with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure the battery
is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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 SBS SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SBS SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The ORC monitors the Seat Belt Switch circuit for a shorted together
or shorted to ground condition.
Set Condition: The code will set if the ORC detects low circuit voltage.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH SHORT TOGETHER OR TO GROUND
PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUITS SHORTED TOGETHER
PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUITS SHORTED TO GROUND
ORC, PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Turn Ignition On.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SBS CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Passenger Seat Belt Switch.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
2NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance between the Driver SBS Line 1 and line 2 circuit at the
Passenger SBS connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Passenger Seat Belt Switch Line 1 and Line 2 shorted
together.
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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Passenger Seat Belt Switch connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the Driver SBS Line 1 and line 2 circuit between the
Passenger SBS connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms on either circuit?All
Ye s®Repair the Passenger Seat Belt Switch line 1 or line 2 shorted to
ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
4WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.All
Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance
with the Service information. WARNING: Make sure the battery
is disconnected and wait 2 minutes before proceeding.
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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ORC, PASSENGER SBS SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE ÐContinued