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7 Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run Only Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and ground.
Is the resistance below 500.0 Kohms?All
Ye s®Repair the ORC Run Only Driver circuit shorted to ground.
Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the IPM.
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 List:
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OPEN - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OVER CURRENT - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OVER TEMP - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OVER VOLT - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - STORED
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - STORED
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - STORED
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - STORED
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - STORED
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER
OPEN - STORED.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OPEN - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition is turned OFF, the microprocessor controlled
transistor (high side driver) places a diagnostic voltage on the ORC Run-Start circuit for
60 seconds. An open high side driver (HSD) circuit voltage is between 2.4 and 5.0 volts.
Set Condition: This code will set within 10 second, if the microprocessor senses 2.4 to 5.0
volts on the HSD. Note: the diagnostic voltage will only last for 60 seconds after the
ignition is turned off.
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OVER CURRENT - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run Only position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OVER TEMP - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 2.5 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
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FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER OVER VOLT - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
battery voltage when the ignition is in the run position.
Set Condition: The code will set if the microprocessor senses HSD battery voltage is over
30 volts.
FCM, ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run Only position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by a short to ground.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition is turned OFF, the microprocessor controlled
transistor (high side driver) places a diagnostic voltage on the ORC Run Only circuit for 60
seconds. An open high side driver (HSD) circuit voltage is between 2.4 and 5.0 volts.
Set Condition: This code will set within 10 second, if the microprocessor senses 2.4 to 5.0
volts on the HSD. Note: the diagnostic voltage will only last for 60 seconds after the
ignition is turned off.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 2.5 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
battery voltage when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set if the microprocessor senses HSD battery voltage is over
30 volts.
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FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
circuit for short to ground when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by short to ground.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - STORED
When Monitored: When the ignition is turned OFF, the microprocessor controlled
transistor (high side driver) places a diagnostic voltage on the SIACM Run-Start circuit for
60 seconds. An open high side driver (HSD) circuit voltage is between 2.4 and 5.0 volts.
Set Condition: This code will set within 10 second, if the microprocessor senses 2.4 to 5.0
volts on the HSD. Note: the diagnostic voltage will only last for 60 seconds after the
ignition is turned off.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 2.5 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
battery voltage when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set if the microprocessor senses the HSD battery voltage is
over 30 volts.
FCM, SIACM RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - STORED
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the SIACM. The microprocessor monitors high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
CHECKING FOR ACTIVE FRONT CONTROL MODULE DTCS
STORED CODE PRESENT
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn ignition on.
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.
Active codes must be resolved before diagnosing stored codes.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase all DTCs from all modules.
With the DRB III monitor active codes as you work through the system.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the Airbag and FCM modules.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent
problem:
- Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out,
spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Visually inspect related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wire.
- Refer to Wiring Diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Did the DTC become active ?All
Ye s®Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List and continue
with diagnosis.
No®No problem found at this time.
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Symptom List:
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - ACTIVE
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - ACTIVE
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - ACTIVE
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - ACTIVE
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
ORC, LOSS OF IGNITION RUN-START - ACTIVE
Test Note: All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests.
The title for the tests will be FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER
OPEN - ACTIVE.
When Monitored and Set Condition:
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN - ACTIVE
When Monitored: When the ignition is turned OFF, the microprocessor controlled
transistor (high side driver) places a diagnostic voltage on the ORC Run Only circuit for 60
seconds. An open high side driver (HSD) circuit voltage is between 2.4 and 5.0 volts.
Set Condition: This code will set within 10 second, if the microprocessor senses 2.4 to 5.0
volts on the HSD. Note: the diagnostic voltage will only last for 60 seconds after the
ignition is turned off.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
internal temperature when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 2.5 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by over current.
FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLT - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
battery voltage when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set if the microprocessor senses HSD battery voltage is over
30 volts.
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FCM, ORC RUN-START DRIVER SHORT TO GROUND - ACTIVE
When Monitored: The FCM uses a microprocessor controlled transistor (high side driver)
to supply power to the ORC. The microprocessor monitors the high side driver (HSD)
circuit for short to ground when the ignition is in the Run or Start position.
Set Condition: The code will set within 1 second, if the microprocessor senses high HSD
internal temperature. The high temperature is caused by short to ground.
ORC, LOSS OF IGNITION RUN-START - ACTIVE
When Monitored: With the ignition in the Run-Start position the ORC monitors the ORC
Run-Start Driver circuit for proper system voltage.
Set Condition: If the voltage on the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit drops below 4.5 volts,
the code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
VERIFYING ORC RUN-START DRIVER CODES
CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE
FCM, RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLTAGE
ORC, RUN-START TEST
FCM, RUN ONLY OPEN TEST
IPM, RUN ONLY OPEN TEST
ORC RUN ONLY DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
FCM, RUN-START SHORT TEST
IPM, RUN-START SHORT TEST
ORC RUN-START DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
WARNING: 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.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller Connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TURN IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
NOTE: The ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN code may not set until the
ignition key is turned off.
Select the active FCM DTC displayed on the DRB.All
1. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN
Go To 2
2. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER VOLTAGE
Go To 5
3. ORC RUN-START SHORT TO GROUND
Go To 6
4. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER CURRENT
Go To 6
5. ORC RUN-START DRIVER OVER TEMP
Go To 6
6. None of the above.
Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
NOTE: When reconnecting airbag system components the Ignition must be
turned off and the Battery must be disconnected.
2WARNING: 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.
Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller.
TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Connect a test light to ground and the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit at the ORC
connector.
Cycle the ignition switch from ON to OFF.
With the DRBIIIt, read the active FCM DTCs.
Does the DRB show an active ORC RUN-START DRIVER OPEN code?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®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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