Theory of Operation

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When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) performs an internal self test. The repair of this fault condition does not involve any external circuitry and centers on verifying the integrity of the module's internal circuitry and software validity

When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
Set Condition:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) on board diagnostics continuously performs internal circuit tests. The ORC will set this DTC an out of range internal circuit identified.

Possible Causes
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC)

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure