Diagnostic Test
- VERIFY ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
NOTE:The scan tool, SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
- Select Active or Stored DTC.
Is the DTC active or stored?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST .
- Select Active or Stored DTC.
- CHECK FOR DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN
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.
- Disconnect the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner connector.NOTE:
Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the SRS Load Tool Jumper (special tool #8443-4, Jumpers, 2 Pin) to the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner 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, read the active ORC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B1C3A-1ST ROW DRIVER RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 3.
No
- Replace the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Disconnect the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner connector.
- CHECK (R505) DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
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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.
- Disconnect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and Jumper from the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner connector.
- Disconnect the ORC connectors.NOTE:
Check the connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
- Connect the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) to the ORC connectors.
- Measure the resistance of the (R505) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit between the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner connector cavity A and the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity C2-16.
Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
Yes
- Go To 4.
No
- Repair the (R505) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit for and open.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK (R503) DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR TENSIONER LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
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- Measure the resistance of the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit between the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner connector cavity B and the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity C2-15.
Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
Yes
- Replace the ORC in accordance with Service Information.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
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
- Repair the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit for and open.
- Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (R503) Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner Line 1 circuit between the Driver Seat Belt Retractor Tensioner connector cavity B and the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-25, 56 Way ACM Adapter) cavity C2-15.