AIRBAG WARNING INDICATOR SHORT

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
With ignition on.
Set Condition:
The Instrument Cluster (IC) broadcasts the airbag warning indicator status on the Bus. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) expects this status message once every second. The ORC will set this DTC immediately if the status is SHORT.

Diagnostic Test

NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

WARNING: When disconnecting or connecting airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

Turn the ignition on.

Select ACTIVE or STORED DTC

ACTIVE DTC

Go To 2

STORED DTC

Go To3

2. VERIFYING IC INDICATOR STATUS

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, select the MONITORS and read the AIRBAG INDICATOR STATUS (Short, Open, OK).
Turn the ignition off, wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Observe the AIRBAG INDICATOR STATUS during the IC bulb check and for 10 seconds afterwards.

Does the scan tool display AIRBAG INDICATOR STATUS: SHORT?

Yes

Replace the IC in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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.

3. 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 DTCs in Airbag System Modules and IC.
Turn the ignition off, wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, check for active DTCs in the ORC and IC.

Does the scan tool display any active DTCs?

Yes

Select the appropriate diagnostic procedure from the Table of Contents in the applicable section.

No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.