TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
5
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
WARNING: IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY
TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Disconnect the Airbag Control Module connector.
Connect the appropriate Load Tool ACM Adaptor to the Airbag Control Module
connector(s).
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION ON, TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, THEN RECONNECT
THE BATTERY.
Connect a test light to ground and the ORC Run-Start Driver circuit at the ACM
adaptor.
Turn the ignition off, wait 90 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIII
t, read the active FCM DTC’s.
Does the DRB show an active ORC RUN - START DRIVER OPEN code?
All
Yes
→ Go To 6
No
→ Replace the Airbag Control Module in accordance with Service
Instructions.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
6
Disconnect the Front Control Module.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNI-
TION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BE-
FORE PROCEEDING.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run - Start Driver circuit between the Front
Control Module connector and the ACM Adapter.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→ Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
→ Go To 7
7
Gain access to the connectors on the bottom of the IPM.
Disconnect the IPM C7 connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Measure the resistance of the ORC Run Only Driver circuit between the IPM C7
connector and the Airbag Control Module adaptor.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→ Replace the IPM.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
→ Repair the open ORC Run - Start Driver circuit.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
8
Measure the battery voltage.
Is the voltage above 30.0 volts?
All
Yes
→ Refer to engine symptom list for the Battery Voltage Too High
symptom.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
→ Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform __AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AIRBAG
LOSS OF IGNITION RUN - START —
Continued