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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the voltage of the Driver
Squib 2 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected high voltage on the Driver Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 SHORTED TO BATTERY
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 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.
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 2 SHORT TO BATTERY ?All
Ye s®Go To 2
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.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2NOTE: 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 2 Line 1 at the Clockspring connector.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair the Driver Squib 2 Line 1 circuit short 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.
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.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage on the Driver Squib 2 Line 2 at the Clockspring connector.
Is the voltage above 0.5 voltsAll
Ye s®Repair Driver Squib 2 Line 2 circuit shorted to battery voltage.
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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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: 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 jumpers to the Driver Airbag
connectors.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTC's.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s®Go To 5
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.
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 2 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Squib 2 circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected a short to ground in the Driver Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG, CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 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: 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 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 2 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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
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 2 SHORT TO GROUND?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 Airbag SRS Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Squib 2 Line 1 circuit between Clockspring
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Squib 2 Line 1 circuit short 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.
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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 Airbag SRS Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Squib 2 Line 2 circuit between the Clockspring
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Squib 2 Line 2 circuit short to ground.
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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Symptom:
ORC, INTERROGATE LEFT SIACM - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, INTERROGATE LEFT SIACM - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With ignition on, the ORC monitors the PCI Bus for a Left SIACM
status message containing the airbag warning lamp9On or OFF9request. The status
message is sent to the ORC once each second or upon any change in the active DTCs.
Set Condition: The Code will set, if the ORC receives an9Lamp On9status message from
the Left SIACM. NOTE: This indicates that there was an active diagnostic trouble code in
the Left SIACM.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERROGATE LEFT SIACM
ORC, INTERROGATE LEFT SIACM
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB select SIDE AIRBAG then LEFT SIACM.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRB show any active diagnostic trouble codes in the Left SIACM?All
Ye s®Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINTS category and select the symp-
tom from the LEFT SIACM symptom list.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND
WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE LEFT SIDE 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 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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Symptom:
ORC, INTERROGATE RIGHT SIACM - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, INTERROGATE RIGHT SIACM - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With ignition on, the ORC monitors the PCI Bus for a Right SIACM
status message containing the airbag warning lamp9Lamp On/ OFF9request. The status
message is sent to the ORC once each second or upon any change in the active DTCs.
Set Condition: The Code will set, if the ORC receives an9Lamp On9status message from
the Right SIACM. NOTE: This indicates that there is an active diagnostic trouble code in
the Right SIACM.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERROGATE RIGHT SIACM
ORC, INTERROGATE RIGHT SIACM
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB select SIDE AIRBAG then RIGHT SIACM.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRB show any active diagnostic trouble codes in the Right SIACM?All
Ye s®Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINTS category and select the symp-
tom from the RIGHT SIACM symptom list.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE RIGHT SIDE IMPACT 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 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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