TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.........................................................1
1.1SYSTEM COVERAGE...............................................1
1.2SIX-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE..........................1
2.0 IDENTIFICATION OF SYSTEM.............................................1
3.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONAL OPERATION......................1
3.1AIRBAG SYSTEM/OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER SYSTEM........2
3.1.1DRIVER AIRBAG...........................................3
3.1.2CLOCKSPRING............................................4
3.1.3PASSENGER AIRBAG......................................4
3.1.4SEAT BELT TENSIONER (SBT)...............................5
3.1.5SEAT BELT SWITCHES (SBS)................................5
3.1.6SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (SIACM)............5
3.1.7SEAT AIRBAGS (SAB)......................................6
3.1.8ORC/SIACM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES..................6
3.1.9ACTIVE CODES...........................................7
3.1.10STORED CODES..........................................7
3.2AUDIO SYSTEM....................................................7
3.2.1REMOTE RADIO CONTROLS................................8
3.2.2CD CHANGER.............................................8
3.3BODY CONTROL MODULE...........................................8
3.4CHIME WARNING SYSTEM...........................................9
3.4.1CHIME PRIORITY..........................................9
3.4.2CHIME ON CONDITIONS....................................9
3.4.3WARNING LAMP ANNOUNCEMENT.........................10
3.4.4OTHER CHIME ON CONDITIONS............................10
3.5COMMUNICATION.................................................11
3.6DOOR AJAR SYSTEM..............................................12
3.7EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM......................................12
3.7.1HEADLAMP POWER......................................12
3.7.2HEADLAMP SWITCH......................................12
3.7.3PARK LAMP RELAY.......................................12
3.7.4FOG LAMP RELAY........................................12
3.7.5FOG LAMPS.............................................12
3.7.6EXTERIOR LIGHTING BATTERY SAVER......................13
3.7.7AUTO HEADLAMPS.......................................13
3.8FRONT CONTROL MODULE.........................................13
3.8.1CONTROLLED POWER FEEDS.............................13
3.8.2RELAY CONTROLS.......................................14
3.8.3ELECTRICAL INPUTS.....................................15
3.9HEATING & A/C...................................................16
3.9.1AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)................16
3.9.1.1CABIN HEATER..........................................16
3.9.1.2SYSTEM OPERATION.....................................16
3.9.1.3BLOWER MOTOR OPERATION.............................16
3.9.1.4INFRARED SENSORS.....................................16
3.9.1.5REAR ATC SWITCH.......................................16
3.9.1.6COOLDOWN TESTING....................................16
3.9.1.7ACTIVE AND STORED TROUBLE CODES....................17
3.9.2MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL.........................17
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DIAGNOSTIC JUNCTION PORT - BLACK 16 WAY..........................1036
DOSING PUMP - BLACK 2 WAY.........................................1036
DRIVER AIRBAG C1 - BROWN 2 WAY....................................1036
DRIVER AIRBAG C2 - BLACK 2 WAY.....................................1036
DRIVER BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (ATC) - GRAY 2 WAY...................1037
DRIVER BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (MTC) - GRAY 2 WAY...................1037
DRIVER DOOR LOCK SWITCH - BLACK 3 WAY...........................1037
DRIVER SEAT BELT SWITCH - WHITE 2 WAY.............................1037
DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER-2WAY................................1038
ELECTRIC WIPER DE-ICER C1 - WHITE 2 WAY...........................1038
ELECTRIC WIPER DE-ICER C2 - WHITE 2 WAY...........................1038
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE C1 (DIESEL) - BLACK 81 WAY.................1039
ENGINE CONTROL MODULE C2 (DIESEL) - BLACK 40 WAY.................1041
EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - BLACK 2 WAY...................1041
FRONT BLOWER MODULE C1 (ATC) - BLACK 4 WAY......................1042
FRONT BLOWER MODULE C2 (ATC) - BLACK 2 WAY......................1042
FRONT READING LAMPS/SWITCH - BLACK 6 WAY........................1042
GLOVE BOX LAMP - BLUE 2 WAY.......................................1042
HALO LAMP - BLUE 2 WAY.............................................1042
HEADLAMP SWITCH - BLACK 13 WAY...................................1043
HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP MOTOR (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLACK 2 WAY. . . .1043
IGNITION SWITCH - BLACK 5 WAY......................................1043
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BLACK 13 WAY................................1044
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C1 - LT. GREEN/RED 20 WAY..............1044
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C2 - GREEN/BLUE 10 WAY................1045
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C3 (DIESEL) - YELLOW/RED 20 WAY........1045
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C3 (GAS) - NATURAL/RED 20 WAY..........1046
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C4 - BLUE 10 WAY.......................1046
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C5 - BLACK 4 WAY.......................1046
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C6 - NATURAL 10 WAY....................1047
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C7 - BLACK/RED 20 WAY..................1047
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C8 - ORANGE 10 WAY....................1048
INTELLIGENT POWER MODULE C9 - BLACK 10 WAY......................1048
LEFT B-PILLAR SWITCH - GRAY 3 WAY..................................1048
LEFT CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR (POWER SLIDING DOOR) - GRAY 4 WAY.....1048
LEFT CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH - BLACK 2 WAY..........................1049
LEFT DOOR SPEAKER - BLACK/RED 6 WAY..............................1049
LEFT FOG LAMP - WHITE 2 WAY.......................................1049
LEFT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH (BASE) - BLACK 2 WAY.................1049
LEFT FRONT DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH (EXCEPT BASE) -
BLACK 4 WAY........................................................1050
LEFT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP (EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORT) -
BLACK 3 WAY........................................................1050
LEFT FULL OPEN SWITCH (POWER SLIDING DOOR) - BLACK 2 WAY........1050
LEFT HEADLAMP (EXCEPT BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLACK 3 WAY.............1050
LEFT HIGH BEAM LAMP (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLACK 2 WAY...............1051
LEFT INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER - BLACK 2 WAY.....................1051
LEFT LOW BEAM LAMP (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLACK 2 WAY...............1051
LEFT PARK LAMP (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLACK 2 WAY....................1051
LEFT POWER MIRROR - BLACK 12 WAY.................................1052
LEFT REAR PILLAR SPEAKER - BLACK 2 WAY............................1052
LEFT REAR READING LAMP (LUXURY) - GRAY 3 WAY.....................1052
LEFT REAR SPEAKER - BLACK/RED 6 WAY..............................1052
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LEFT REMOTE RADIO SWITCH - BLACK 2 WAY...........................1053
LEFT SEAT AIRBAG - YELLOW 2 WAY...................................1053
LEFT SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - YELLOW/RED 7 WAY......1053
LEFT SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE C1 (POWER SLIDING DOOR) -
BLACK 8 WAY........................................................1053
LEFT SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE C2 (POWER SLIDING DOOR) -
BLACK/RED 20 WAY..................................................1054
LEFT SLIDING DOOR LATCH SENSING SWITCH (POWER SLIDING DOOR) -
BLACK 6 WAY........................................................1054
LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK MOTOR (POWER SLIDING DOOR) - BLACK 4
WAY................................................................1054
LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH (MANUAL
SLIDING DOOR) - BLACK 4 WAY........................................1055
LEFT SLIDING DOOR MOTOR (POWER SLIDING DOOR) - BLACK 8 WAY.....1055
LEFT STOP/TURN SIGNAL RELAY (TRAILER TOW) - BLACK 5 WAY..........1055
LEFT VISOR/VANITY LAMP (PREMIUM/LUXURY) - BLACK 2 WAY............1055
LICENSE LAMP (POWER LIFTGATE) - DK. GRAY 8 WAY....................1056
LICENSE LAMP (POWER RELEASE) - DK. GRAY 4 WAY....................1056
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH (MANUAL RELEASE) - BLACK 2 WAY..............1056
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH (POWER RELEASE) - BLACK 4 WAY..............1056
LIFTGATE CINCH/RELEASE MOTOR (POWER LIFTGATE) - BLUE 7 WAY......1057
LIFTGATE CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH - BLACK 2 WAY......................1057
LIFTGATE LEFT PINCH SENSOR (POWER LIFTGATE) - BLACK 2 WAY........1057
LIFTGATE RIGHT PINCH SENSOR (POWER LIFTGATE) - BLACK 2 WAY......1057
MEMORY POWER SEAT SWITCH - GREEN 10 WAY........................1058
MEMORY SEAT FRONT VERTICAL MOTOR - RED 2 WAY...................1058
MEMORY SEAT FRONT VERTICAL POSITION SENSOR - BLACK 3 WAY......1058
MEMORY SEAT HORIZONTAL MOTOR - BLACK 2 WAY.....................1058
MEMORY SEAT HORIZONTAL POSITION SENSOR - BLACK 3 WAY...........1058
MEMORY SEAT REAR VERTICAL MOTOR - RED 2 WAY....................1059
MEMORY SEAT REAR VERTICAL POSITION SENSOR - BLACK 3 WAY........1059
MEMORY SEAT RECLINER MOTOR - GREEN 2 WAY.......................1059
MEMORY SEAT RECLINER POSITION SENSOR - BLACK 3 WAY.............1059
MEMORY SEAT SWITCH - BLACK 2 WAY.................................1059
MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR MODULE C1 - GRAY 2 WAY......................1060
MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR MODULE C2 - GRAY 26 WAY.....................1060
MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR MODULE C3 - GRAY 16 WAY.....................1060
MEMORY SEAT/MIRROR MODULE C4 - WHITE 12 WAY....................1061
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR (ATC) - GRAY 2 WAY...........................1061
MODE DOOR ACTUATOR (MTC) - GRAY 2 WAY...........................1061
MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH - BLACK 4 WAY...............................1061
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER - YELLOW/RED 23 WAY.............1062
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (EXCEPT BASE) - BLACK 12 WAY..................1062
PASSENGER AIRBAG - YELLOW 4 WAY..................................1063
PASSENGER BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (ATC) - GRAY 2 WAY...............1063
PASSENGER BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR (MTC) - GRAY 2 WAY...............1063
PASSENGER DOOR LOCK SWITCH - BLACK 3 WAY.......................1063
PASSENGER FOLDING MIRROR RELAY (BUILT-UP-EXPORT) - BLUE 9 WAY . .1064
PASSENGER SEAT BELT SWITCH-2WAY...............................1064
PASSENGER SEAT BELT TENSIONER-2WAY............................1064
FUSES (IPM).........................................................1066
ACCESSORY RELAY..................................................1066
DEFOGGER RELAY...................................................1066
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mitted on the bus even though a module may not
require all information to perform its function. It
will only respond to messages ªaddressedº to it
through binary coding process. This method of data
transmission significantly reduces the complexity
of the wiring in the vehicle and the size of wiring
harnesses. All of the information about the func-
tioning of all the systems is organized, controlled,
and communicated by the PCI bus, which is de-
scribed in the Communication Section of this gen-
eral information.
3.1 AIRBAG SYSTEM/OCCUPANT
RESTRAINT CONTROLLER SYSTEM
The 2001 Minivan Airbag System contain the
following components: Occupant Restraint Control-
ler (ORC), Airbag Warning Indicator, Clockspring,
Driver and Passenger Airbags, Seat belt Tensioners
(SBT), Hall-effect Seat Belt Switches (SBS), Left
and Right Side Airbag Control Module (SIACM),
and Seat (mounted side) Airbags.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is a
new type of Airbag Control Module (ACM) that
supports staged airbag deployment. Staged deploy-
ment is the ability to trigger airbag system squib
inflators all at once or individually as needed to
provide the appropriate restraint for the severity of
the impact. The ORC has four major functions: PCI
Bus communications, onboard diagnostics, impact
sensing, and component deployment. The ORC also
contains an energy-storage capacitor. This capaci-
tor stores enough electrical energy to deploy the
front airbag components for two seconds following a
battery disconnect or failure during an impact. The
ORC is secured to the floor panel transmission
tunnel below the instrument panel inside the vehi-
cle. The ORC cannot be repaired or adjusted and
must be replaced.
The ORC sends and/or receives PCI Bus mes-
sages with the Instrument Cluster (MIC), Body
Control Module (BCM), and Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). Diagnostic trouble codes will be set
if the communication with these modules is lost or
contains invalid information.
The microprocessor in the ORC monitors the
impact sensor signal and the airbag system electri-
cal circuits to determine the system readiness. The
ORC also monitors bus messages from both SIACM.
If the ORC detects a monitored system fault or
SIACM fault, it sends a message to the instrument
cluster via PCI bus to turn on the airbag warning
indicator. The ORC can set both active and stored
diagnostic trouble codes to aid in the diagnosing
system problems. See ORC/SIACM DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES in this section.
The ORC has an internal accelerometer that
senses the rate of vehicle deceleration, which pro-vides verification of the direction and severity of an
impact. A pre-programmed decision algorithm in
the ORC microprocessor determines when the de-
celeration rate is severe enough to require airbag
system protection. The Occupant Restraint Control-
ler (ORC) also uses the driver and front passenger
seat belt switch status (buckled or unbuckled) as
inputs to determine the level of airbag deployment,
low, medium, or high as well as whether or not the
seat belt tensioners should deploy. The ORC also
uses the crash severity to determine the level of
driver and front passenger deployment, low me-
dium or high. When the programmed conditions are
met, the ORC sends an electrical signal to deploy
the appropriate airbag system components.WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A
SENSITIVE, COMPLEX ELECTRO-
MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY AIRBAG
SYSTEM OR RELATED STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENTS YOU MUST FIRST
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO
DISCHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO DO THIS COULD RESULT IS ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER STRIKE OR
KICK THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE, AS
IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR
AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. IF AN AIRBAG
CONTROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY
DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE
MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH
A NEW UNIT.
The airbag warning lamp is the only point at
which the customer can observe symptoms of a
system malfunction. Whenever the ignition key is
turned to the run or start position, the MIC per-
forms a lamp check by turning the airbag warning
indicator on for 6-8 seconds. After the lamp check, if
the indicator turns on, it means that the ORC has
checked the system and found it to be free of
discernible malfunctions. If the lamp remains on,
there could be an active fault in the system or the
MIC lamp circuit may be internally shorted to
ground. If the lamp comes on and stays on for a
period longer than 6-8 seconds then goes off, there
is usually an intermittent problem in the system.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1.1 DRIVER AIRBAG
The airbag protective trim cover is the most
visible part of the driver side airbag system. The
protective trim cover is fitted to the front of the
airbag module and forms a decorative cover in the
center of the steering wheel. The module is
mounted directly to the steering wheel. Located
under the trim cover are the horn switch, the airbag
cushion, and the airbag cushion supporting compo-
nents. The airbag module includes a housing to
which the cushion and hybrid inflator are attached
and sealed. The 2001 Minivan is equipped with
driver airbag with dual stage inflators that include
a small canister of highly compressed argon gas.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) uses ve-
hicle crash severity, driver seat belt switch status
(buckled or unbuckled) as inputs to determine the
level of airbag deployment. When supplied with the
proper electrical signal, the hybrid inflator or infla-
tors discharge the compressed gas it contains di-
rectly into the cushion. The airbag module cannot
be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in
any way damaged.
WARNING: THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE
CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO
OVER 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI). DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG
MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR.
DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR
BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY.
DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE
EXCEEDING 93ÉC (200ÉF). REPLACE AIRBAG
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY BUT
INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN
INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE
FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS
ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL
COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY
MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER
IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE
MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION: Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the
air bag inflator. Do not dispose of 2001 Model Year Driver and Passenger Airbags unless you
are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for
Proper Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial,
local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify the status of the Airbag Squib.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
(1) Using a DRBIIItread Airbag DTC'sIfthe following active codes are present:
ACTIVE DTC CONDITIONS SQUIB STATUS
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 openCheck the stored DTC'sAND IFthe stored min-
utes for both are within 15 minutes of each other.Both Driver Squib 1
and 2 were used.
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 openCheck the stored DTC'sAND IFthe stored min-
utes for Driver Squib 2 open is GREATER than
the stored minutes for Driver Squib 1 by 15 min-
utes or more.Driver Squib 1 was
used;
Driver Squib 2 is live.
Driver Squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 openCheck the stored DTC'sAND IFthe stored min-
utes for Driver Squib 1 open is GREATER than
the stored minutes for Driver Squib 2 by 15 min-
utes or more.Driver Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was
used.
IfDriver Squib 1 openAND IFDriver Squib 2 opens is NOT an active
code.Driver Squib 1 was
used;
Driver Squib 2 is live.
IfDriver Squib 2 openAND IFDriver Squib 1 open is NOT an active
code.Driver Squib 1 is live;
Driver Squib 2 was
used.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Ifneither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC SQUIB STATUS
Driver squib 1 open Status of Airbag is
Driver Squib 2 open Unknown.
3.1.2 CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering col-
umn behind the steering wheel. This assembly
consist of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds
and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The
clockspring is used to maintain a continuous elec-
trical circuit between the instrument panel wiring
and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle
speed control switches if equipped. The clockspring
must be properly centered when it is reinstalled on
the steering column following any service proce-
dure, or it could be damaged. The clockspring can-
not be repaired and it must be replaced.
3.1.3 PASSENGER AIRBAG
The airbag door in the instrument panel top cover
the glove box is the most visible part of the passen-
ger side airbag system. The airbag door has a living
hinge at the top, which is secured to the instrument
panel top cover. Located under the airbag door is
the airbag cushion and its supporting components.
The airbag module includes a housing to which the
cushion and hybrid inflators are attached and
sealed. The 2001 Minivan is equipped with front
passenger airbag with dual stage inflators that
include a small canister of highly compressed argon
gas. The ORC uses vehicle crash severity, front
passenger seat belt switch status (buckled or un-
buckled) inputs to determine the level of airbag
deployment. When supplied with the proper electri-
cal signal, the hybrid inflator or inflators discharge
the compressed gas it contains directly into the
cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and
must be replaced if deployed or in any way dam-
aged.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG
MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS
PRESSURIZED TO 17236.89 Kpa (2500 PSI).
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN
AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS
INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE,
INCINERATE, OR BRING INTO CONTACT
WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT
TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93ÉC (200ÉF).
REPLACE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS
ONLY WITH PARTS SPECIFIED IN THE
MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. SUBSTITUTE
PARTS MAY APPEAR INTERCHANGEABLE,
BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT
IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION. THE
FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS
ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL
COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY
MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER
IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE
MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the
air bag inflator. Do not dispose of 2001 Mopar Year Driver and Passenger Airbags unless you
are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for
Proper Disposal. Dispose of deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial,
local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify the status of the Airbag Squib.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
(1) Using a DRBIIItread Airbag DTC'sIfthe following active codes are present:
ACTIVE DTC CONDITIONS SQUIB STATUS
Passenger Squib 1 open
Passenger Squib 2 openCheck the stored DTC'sAND IFthe stored min-
utes for both are within 15 minutes of each other.Both Passenger Squib 1
and 2 were used.
Passenger Squib 1 open
Passenger Squib 2 openCheck the stored DTC'sAND IFthe stored min-
utes for Passenger Squib 2 open is GREATER
than the stored minutes for Passenger Squib 1 by
15 minutes or more.Passenger Squib 1 was
used; Passenger Squib
2 is live.
Passenger Squib 1 open
Passenger Squib 2 openCheck the stored DTC'sAND IFthe stored min-
utes for Passenger Squib 1 open is GREATER
than the stored minutes for Driver Squib 2 by 15
minutes or more.Passenger Squib 1 is
live; Driver Squib 2
was used.
IfPassenger Squib 1
openAND IFPassenger Squib 2 open is NOT an ac-
tive code.Passenger Squib 1 was
used; Passenger Squib
2 is live.
IfPassenger Squib 2
openAND IFPassenger Squib 1 open is NOT an ac-
tive code.Passenger Squib 1 is
live; Passenger Squib 2
was used.
Ifneither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC SQUIB STATUS
Passenger squib 1 open Status of Airbag is
Passenger squib 2 open Unknown.
3.1.4 SEAT BELT TENSIONER (SBT)
The driver and passenger seat belt (buckle) ten-
sioners are mounted to the inboard side of the front
seats. The seat belt buckle and seat belt switch are
connected directly to the seat belt tensioner cable.
At the onset of an impact event the ORC uses the
seat belt tensioner to rapidly retract the seat belt
buckles. With the slack removed, the occupant's
forward motion in an impact will be reduced as will
the likelihood of contacting interior components.
The seat belt tensioner cannot be removed, the
occupant's forward motion in an impact will be
reduced as will the likelihood of contacting re-
paired, if damaged or defective it must be replaced.
The ORC continuously monitors the resistance of
the seat belt tensioner circuits an open or shorted
conditions.
3.1.5 SEAT BELT SWITCHES (SBS)
The hall-effect driver and front passenger seat
belt switches provide the seat belt status, buckledor unbuckled, via hardwired inputs to the ORC. The
ORC uses seat belt switch inputs to determine the
appropriate level of airbag deployment. If the seat
belt switches are damaged or defective the seat belt
tensioner must be replaced. The ORC continuously
monitors the seat belt switch circuits for an open or
shorted conditions.
3.1.6 SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL
MODULE (SIACM)
Supplemental driver and front passenger seat
airbags provide side impact protection for the front
seat occupants. Each side airbag has it own side
impact airbag control module (SIACM) to provide
independent impact sensing and deployment. SI-
ACM are located on the left and right B post just
above the seat belt retractor. One, same part num-
ber, side impact airbag control module (SIACM) is
used on both side of the vehicle. However, for proper
PCI bus operation each SIACM must have a unique
module identification. To provide the unique mod-
ule identification for both, left and right, the
SIACM software looks for a ground on cavity 5 of
the SIACM connector. If cavity 5 is grounded the
SIACM communicates as a left SIACM otherwise it
communicates as a right SIACM. The SIACM per-
forms self diagnostics and circuit tests to determine
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This feature dims the interior lighting (courtesy
lamps) gradually if the BCM does not receive any
new inputs that would cause the interior lamps to
remain on.
²PWM Instrument Panel Dimming
²Door Lock Inhibit
This feature disables the door lock functions if the
key is in the ignition and either front door is ajar.
Pressing the RKE lock/unlock button under these
conditions, result in normal lock/unlock activation.
²Power Sliding Door Switch Inputs
The BCM has 4 switch inputs for the power
sliding door feature: Located in the overhead con-
sole are the Left and Right side sliding door
switches to activate either or both sliding doors
under the proper conditions. Also are B-Pillar
switches located on the Left and Right B-pillar
posts.
²Power Liftgate Switch Input
The BCM has 1 Liftgate switch input located in
the overhead console
²Power Lockout Switch Input
The BCM has 1 Lockout switch that when en-
abled will disable the B-Pillar sliding door switches
from activating either sliding door when depressed.
When replacing a body control module there are 2
modules available, a Base and a Midline. The
Midline controller is used on vehicles that have
Power Door Locks. If a vehicle is equipped with the
Vehicle Theft Security System, the midline control-
ler becomes a premium when the theft feature is
enabled.
NOTE: DO NOT SWAP THE BODY CONTROL
MODULE BETWEEN VEHICLES OR BODY
CONTROL MODULES OFF THE SHELF.
Engineering does not recommend that service,
dealers or the plant swap Body Control Modules
(BCM) between vehicles or off the shelf. The BCM
has internal diagnostic capability that assists in
diagnosing the system. When an ªOpenº or a
ªShortº circuit exists, the diagnostic tool can be
used to read the BCM codes. The codes are very
descriptive in identifying the appropriate feature
that has faulted.
3.4 CHIME WARNING SYSTEM
The BCM monitors the door/liftgate ajar
switches, multifunction switches, headlight switch,
ignition switch, PCI bus, and the diagnostic tool to
perform various chime operations. The BCM uses a
low-side driver to control the chime located in the
cluster.
The chime system provides the Driver with warn-
ing chimes for:
²Seat belt
²Exterior lights on
²Key-in Ignition
²Key-in Accessory
²Engine temperature critical
²Low washer fluid
²Turn signals on
²Dome light on
²Low oil pressure
²Any warning lamp announcement
²High-speed warning Gulf Coast Countries (GCC)
only
The output sound intensity of the chime is ap-
proximately 72 decibels.
3.4.1 CHIME PRIORITY
The following list indicates the priority of the
chime when more than one chime is active at the
same time:
²Seat belt warning
²High-speed warning Gulf Coast Countries (GCC)
only
²Turn signal on
²Chime request
²Warning lamp announcement
The cluster is responsible to set priority on all
warning lamp announcement chimes.
3.4.2 CHIME ON CONDITIONS
The following is a list of the chime warnings and
when they will sound.
Driver 's Seat
belt Unbuckled:Sounds for approximately 662
seconds when the igntion is turned
on and driver 's seat belt is not
buckled, as a reminder to the
driver to buckle the seat belt.
Exterior Lights
On:Ignition is in the lock position,
the driver door is ajar, and the
headlight switch is left in any
position, other than auto or off.
The chime will sound as a warn-
ing to the driver until one of the
above conditions is removed or
until the battery protection time
of 3 minutes has expired.
Key-In Ignition: Ignition is in the lock position,
driver door is ajar and the key is
in the ignition. The chime will
sound until one of the above con-
ditions is removed or until the
battery protection time of 15 min-
utes has expired.
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GENERAL INFORMATION