Diagnostic Test
- DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.NOTE: The scan tool, SRS Airbag Load Tool MRL 8443A, and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTC.
SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC:
ACTIVE DTC
- Go To step 2
STORED DTC
- Perform *RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
- INSPECT FOR DAMAGE WARNING: Turn the ignition off disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Inspect the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Check power and ground circuits. Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connectors and ensure all harness connectors are properly seated.
Were any of the above conditions present?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform *RESTRAINT VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure
No
- Go to step 3
- Inspect the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Check power and ground circuits. Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connectors and ensure all harness connectors are properly seated.
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) CODING
- Using the scan tool, perform Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Manual Variant Coding for vehicle application.
- With the scan tool, read DTC's.
Is the DTC still active?
Yes
- Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance with the service information.
- Perform *RESTRAINT VERIFICATION TEST. See DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure
WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.No
- Test Complete.