Diagnostic Test
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- VERIFY THAT DTC B223D-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE DTC IS ACTIVE
- With the scan tool, read the OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active: B223D-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE?
Yes
- Go to step 2
No
- With the scan tool, perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .
- With the scan tool, read the OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER active DTCs.
- ACTIVE DTC IN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE
- With the scan tool, read the OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE active DTCs.
Are there any active DTC present?
Yes
- Refer to the symptom list for problems related to the OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM). See DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Occupant Classification (OCM) - Diagnosis and Testing .
No
- Go to step 3
- With the scan tool, read the OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE active DTCs.
- REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER 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.WARNING: If the airbag control module is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment and serious or fatal injury.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
- Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller in accordance with the Service Instructions.
- Perform the ORC VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/CONTROLLER, Occupant Restraint (ORC) - Standard Procedure .