SQUIB CONFIGURATION

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 across its side airbag squib terminals to detect for side airbag squibs in the airbag system. The ORC will set this DTC if it is not configured for side airbags and it detects valid squib circuit resistance across these terminals.

Possible Causes

POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

ORC

Diagnostic Test

1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC

NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on.

SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC.

Active DTC

Go To 2

Stored DTC

Go To 3

2. CHECK ORC CONFIGURATION

With the scan tool, read the VIN and the ORC part number. Verify that the VIN and the ORC part number match the vehicle.

Is the correct ORC installed in the vehicle?

Yes

Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform NGC POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).

WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions could 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 the Service information.
Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

3. TEST FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

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.

NOTE: 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.
If codes are related to the Driver Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.

In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the DTC in question.

Does the scan tool display any active DTCs?

Yes

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

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