B1B1A-LEFT SIDE CURTAIN SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.
- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
- Set Condition:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the resistance of the Left Curtain Squib 1 circuits. The ORC will set this DTC if it detects an open or high resistance on the Left Curtain Squib 1 circuits.
| Possible Causes |
| (R3) LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT OPEN |
| (R1) LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT OPEN |
| LEFT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG |
| OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) |
Diagnostic Test
1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTCNOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: The scan tool, SRS Airbag Load Tool MRL 8443, and DVOM are required to perform the following test.
Turn the ignition on.
Select ACTIVE or STORED DTC:
ACTIVE DTC
- Go To 2
STORED DTC
- Go To 5
2. CHECK FOR OPEN SQUIB CIRCUITS IN LEFT SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
Disconnect the Left Side Curtain Airbag connector.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, do not place an intact undeployed curtain airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the 8443 Load Tool and 8443-8 Jumper to the Left Side Curtain Airbag connector.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition on, then reconnect the battery.
With the scan tool, read the active ORC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B1B1A-LEFT SIDE CURTAIN SQUIB 1 CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Left Side Curtain Airbag in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3. CHECK (R3) LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 1 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
Disconnect the 8443 Load Tool and Jumper from the Left Side Curtain Airbag connector.
Disconnect the ORC connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the ORC 8443-25 Adaptor to the ORC connectors.
Measure the resistance of the (R3) Left Curtain Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the Left Side Curtain Airbag connector cavity 2 and the 8443-25 Adaptor cavity 32-6.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohm?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (R3) Left Curtain Squib 1 Line 1 circuit for an open. Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4. CHECK (R1) LEFT CURTAIN SQUIB 1 LINE 2 CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Measure the resistance of the (R1) Left Curtain Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the Left Side Curtain Airbag connector cavity 1 and the ORC 8443-25 Adaptor cavity 5.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohm?
Yes
WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment and personal injury or death.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
- Replace the ORC in accordance with Service Information.
- Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
- Repair the (R1) Left Curtain Squib 1 Line 2 circuit for an open.
- Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5. CHECKING STORED OR INTERMITTENT CODES
NOTE: Diagnose and repair all active codes before diagnosing stored codes. Refer to the Table of Contents in this Section for a complete list of airbag system diagnostic procedures.
With the scan tool, record and erase all Airbag System Module DTCs.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires, and for broken, bent, pushed out, corroded, and contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
Reconnect all disconnected components and harness connectors.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition on, then reconnect the battery.
With the scan tool, monitor for active codes while performing the following:
- Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit.
- Continue the test until either a code becomes active or the problem area is isolated.
In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the DTC in question / causing the intermittent condition.
Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?
Yes
- Select the appropriate diagnostic procedure from the Table of Contents in this section.
No
- No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning the vehicle to the customer.