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4WARNING: 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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ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the
Passenger Squib 1 circuits for low resistance.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected a short to ground in the Passenger Squib 1 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 SHORT TO GROUND
PASSENGER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 1 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 1 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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: 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.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 ORC adaptor to the Occupant Restraint Controller
connector.
Measure the resistance of the Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the
Passenger Airbag Module Connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Passenger Squib 1 Line 1 circuit for a shorted to ground.
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.
3WARNING: 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.
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 Passenger Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the
Passenger Airbag connector to ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Passenger Squib 1 Line 2 circuit for a 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.
4WARNING: 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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ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 1 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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Symptom:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN - 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 an open circuit or high resistance on the Passenger
Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
PASSENGER AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN
PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
PASSENGER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
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 inline
connector.
Turn Ignition On, then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN?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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AIRBAG
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2WARNING: 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.
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 Passenger Squib 2 Line 1 circuit between the ORC
Adaptor and the Passenger Airbag connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms ?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair open or high resistance in Passenger Squib 2 Line 1
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.
3WARNING: 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.
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 Passenger Squib 2 Line 2 circuit between the ORC
Adaptor and the Passenger Airbag connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair open or high resistance in Passenger Squib 2 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.
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ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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4WARNING: 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, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued
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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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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: 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.
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 Passenger Squib 2 Line 1 and line 2 at the Passenger
Airbag connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Passenger Squib 2 Line 1 circuit short to Passenger Squib
2 Line 2 circuit.
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.
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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ORC, PASSENGER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued