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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    For vehicle communication problems, use the scan tool to refer to the Network Review Screen. The screen depicts a high level view of the vehicle network. Fault and problem areas appear in red. Selecting any of the network components allows access to the source of the problem.

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

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

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      No 

  2. CHECK THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) FOR PROPER OPERATION 
    1. Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, REMOVAL . Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
    2. Turn the ignition on, engine not running.
    3. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    4. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on.
    5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC still active?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.