
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 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 ORC 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 2 Line 1 and Line 2 at the
Clockspring connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Driver Squib 2 Line 1 circuit shorted to Driver Squib
2 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 2 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE ÐContinued

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
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

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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ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE ÐContinued

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