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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SBT SHORT TO GROUND - 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 a short to ground in the Driver Seat Belt Tensioner
circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SBT LINE 1 SHORT TO GROUND
DRIVER SBT LINE 2 SHORT TO GROUND
ORC, DRIVER SBT CIRCUITS SHORT TO GROUND
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1WARNING: 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 SHORT TO GROUND?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Replace the 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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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN - 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 an open circuit or high resistance in the Driver
Squib 1 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 1 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 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 and then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRB show DRIVER SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN?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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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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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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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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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN - 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 an open circuit or high resistance in the Driver
Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT OPEN
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN
ORC, DRIVER 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 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 and then reconnect the Battery.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active Airbag DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItshow DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT OPEN?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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Symptom:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT - ACTIVE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
ORC, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT - 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 low resistance on the Driver Squib 2 circuits.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER AIRBAG CIRCUIT SHORT
CLOCKSPRING, DRIVER SQUIB 2 CIRCUIT SHORT
DRIVER SQUIB 2 LINE 1 SHORT TO LINE 2
ORC, DRIVER 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 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 2 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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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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