Diagnostic Test

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read the ORC DTCs.

   Does the scan tool display active B0001-11-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 1 CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND DTC?

   Yes 

   • Go To  2

   No 

   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

1. Disconnect the Driver Airbag Squib harness connectors.
   WARNING:

   Do not place an intact non-deployed airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag propels into the air if accidentally deployed. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

   NOTE:

   Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.

2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the SRS Load Tool Jumper (special tool #8443-1, Jumpers, 2 Pin) to the Driver Airbag Squib harness connectors.
   WARNING:

   Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

3. With the scan tool, read the ORC DTCs.

   Does the scan tool display active B0001-11-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 1 CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND DTC?

   Yes 

   • Go To  3

   No 

   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.

   • Replace the Driver Airbag in according to the Service Information.
   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Disconnect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and Jumper from the Driver Airbag Squib harness connectors.

1. Disconnect the STEERING CONTROL MODULE harness connector.
   NOTE:

   Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.

2. Connect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and the SRS Load Tool Jumper (special tool #8443-19, 4 Pin Jumper) to the STEERING CONTROL MODULE harness connector.
   WARNING:

   Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

3. With the scan tool, read the ORC DTCs.

   Does the scan tool display active B0001-11-DRIVER FRONTAL SQUIB 1 CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND DTC?

   Yes 

   • Go To  4

   No 

   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.

   • Replace the STEERING CONTROL MODULE in according to the Service Information.
   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

1. Disconnect the SRS Load Tool Kit (special tool #8443A, SRS Load Tool) and Jumper from the harness connector.
2. Disconnect the ORC harness connectors.
   NOTE:

   Check connectors. Clean and repair as necessary.

3. Connect the SRS Load Tool Adaptor (special tool #8443-57, Adapter, Supplemental Restraint System Load Tool) to the ORC C1 harness connector.
4. Measure the resistance of the (R43) Driver Squib 1 Line 2 circuit between the harness connector cavity 4 and ground.
5. Measure the resistance of the (R45) Driver Squib 1 Line 1 circuit between the harness connector cavity 3 and ground

   Is the resistance below 10K Ohms for either measurement?

   Yes 

   • Repair the (R43, R45) Driver Airbag Squib 1 circuits for a short to ground.
   • Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

   No 

   WARNING:

   If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

   • Replace the ORC module according to the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL .
   • Perform RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .