Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC B1C2F-PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR STATUS MISMATCH NOTE:
Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTCs
- With the scan tool, read Instrument Cluster DTCs.
Does the scan tool display and active Instrument Cluster DTCs?
Yes
- Refer to 2.0L & 2.4L - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX for problems related to the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- With the scan tool, read Instrument Cluster DTCs.
- CHECK THE ORC AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR LAMP STATUS
- With the scan tool view the Instrument Cluster (CCN) Display.
- Cycle the ignition key and observe the Passenger Airbag Indicator Lamp (PADL) Request status (Set/Not Set) during the Instrument Cluster bulb check.
- With the scan tool view the ORC Data Display.
- Select Indicator Lamp Status from Bussed Inputs and select SRS Indicator Lamp request from the Bussed Outputs.
- Cycle the ignition key and observe the Passenger Airbag Indicator Lamp (PADL) Status (Set/Not Set) during bulb check.
Did the Data Display information match each other?
Yes
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.
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.
- Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the service information.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
- With the scan tool, record and erase all DTCs from all Airbag modules.
- If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.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.
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
- Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.WARNING:
Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- With the scan tool, monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.WARNING:
Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related Switch Bank circuit or component.
- If only stored codes return, continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.
- In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the active DTC in question.
Does the scan tool display any ACTIVE DTCs?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate DTC. Refer to OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.