Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs and record on the repair order.
- Record the Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
- CHECK THE IMPACT/PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL AND RETURN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE WARNING:
Turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Disconnect the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector.
- Disconnect the ORC Module harness connectors.
- Reconnect the battery.
- Turn the ignition on.CAUTION:
Probing of the circuit cavities at the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) body harness connectors and in-line connectors using test kit 2022900080 for back probing the terminal will prevent vehicle wiring harness connector damage during diagnostic procedures.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the Impact/Pressure Sensor Signal circuits at the Impact Sensor harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the Impact/Pressure Sensor circuit(s) for a short to voltage.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE IMPACT/PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL AND RETURN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Check for continuity between ground and both of the Impact/Pressure Sensor Signal circuits at the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and either circuit?
Yes
- Repair the Impact/Pressure Sensor Signal circuit(s) for a short to ground.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Check for continuity between ground and both of the Impact/Pressure Sensor Signal circuits at the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector.
- CHECK THE IMPACT/PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL AND RETURN CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Check for continuity between the signal circuit and the return circuit at the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector.
Is there continuity between the signal circuit and the return circuit?
Yes
- Repair the signal circuit for a short to the return circuit.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Check for continuity between the signal circuit and the return circuit at the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector.
- CHECK THE IMPACT/PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL AND RETURN CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the Impact/Pressure Sensor signal circuit and the return circuit from the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector to the ORC harness connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohms on both circuits?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the Impact/Pressure Sensor signal circuit and/or the return circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the Impact/Pressure Sensor signal circuit and the return circuit from the Impact/Pressure Sensor harness connector to the ORC harness connector.
- REPLACE THE IMPACT/PRESSURE SENSOR AND CHECK DTCS
- Replace the Impact/Pressure Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, IMPACT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions that originally set the DTC or use the When Monitored and Set Conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
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. Refer to CONTROLLER, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT (ORC), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .