
Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBS SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER 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
DRIVER SEAT BELT SWITCH SHORT TOGETHER OR TO GROUND
DRIVER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUITS SHORTED TOGETHER
DRIVER SEAT BELT SWITCH CIRCUITS SHORTED TO GROUND
ORC, DRIVER SEAT BELT SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
Disconnect the Driver 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 DRIVER SBS CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Driver 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 Driver 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 circuits at the
Driver SBS connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Driver Seat Belt Switch Line 1 and Line 2 shorted
together.
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
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 Driver 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
Driver SBS connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms on either circuit?All
Ye s®Repair the Driver 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, DRIVER SBS SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE ÐContinued

Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is On, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected an open circuit or high resistance on the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS OPEN
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SBT LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper to the Driver SBT
connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.
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

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
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 SBT Line 1 circuit between the SRS Load Tool
ORC Adaptor and the Diver SBT connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms ?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair open or high resistance in Driver Seat Belt Tensioner 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 IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
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 SBT Line 2 circuit between the SRS Load Tool
ORC Adaptor connector and Driver SBT connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the open or high resistance in Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
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.
4WARNING: TURN 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 (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, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE ÐContinued

Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the resistance of the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits
Set Condition: The ORC has detected low resistance in the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper to the Driver SBT
connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.
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

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
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 SBT Line 1 and line 2 circuit at the Driver SBT
connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit shorted to Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner 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 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 (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, DRIVER SBT CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued

Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is on, the ORC monitors the voltage of the Driver
Seat Belt Tensioner circuits.
Set Condition: The ORC has detected high voltage on the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 SHORT TO BATTERY
DRIVER SBT LINE 2 SHORT TO BATTERY
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO BATTERY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the SRS Load Tool 8443 Passenger cable and jumper to the Driver SBT
connector.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active DTC's.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace Driver Seat Belt Tensioner.
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

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
2WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT.
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 and then reconnect the Battery.
Measure the voltage of the Driver SBT Line 1 between the Driver SBT connector and
ground.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 1 circuit 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.
3WARNING: TURN IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT
TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the Driver SBT connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the Driver SBT Line 2 circuit between the Driver SBT
connector and ground.
Is the voltage above 0.5 volts?All
Ye s®Repair Driver Seat Belt Tensioner Line 2 circuit shorted 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.
4WARNING: TURN 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 (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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AIRBAG
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO BATTERY - ACTIVE ÐContinued