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4NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the ORC adaptor
and the Clockspring connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair open or high resistance in the Driver Squib 1 Line 2
Circuit.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
5WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE 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 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, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Squib 1 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected low resistance on the Driver Squib 1 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 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.
Disconnect the Driver Airbag.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Driver cable and jumpers to the Diver Airbag
connectors.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
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.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Driver 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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2NOTE: 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 Driver Airbag.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Clockspring cable and jumper to the Clockspring
connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace Clockspring.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
3NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance between the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 and Line 2 at the
Clockspring connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit shorted to Driver Squib
1 Line 2 circuit.
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.
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ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED
AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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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ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the voltage of the Driver
Squib 1 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected high voltage on the Driver Squib 1 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 SHORT TO BATTERY
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
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 Driver Airbag.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Driver cable and jumper to the Driver Airbag
connectors.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCS.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the Driver 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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2NOTE: 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 Driver Airbag.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Clockspring cable and jumper to the Clockspring
connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY ?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Replace the Clockspring.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be
turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
3NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the ORC connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage on the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the Clockspring
connector and ground.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit short to battery.
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.
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ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Clockspring connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage on the Driver Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the Clockspring
connector and ground.
Is the voltage above 0.5 voltsAll
Ye s®Repair Driver Squib 1 Line 2 circuit short to battery voltage.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 5
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
5WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE 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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ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Squib 1 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected a short to ground in the Driver Squib 1 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
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: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED.
Disconnect the Driver Airbag Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Driver cable and jumpers to the Driver Airbag
connectors.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the Driver 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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