B1184

B1184 - DRIVER SEAT BELT TENSIONER PLAUSIBILITY

- When Monitored: Ignition on. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the resistance of the Driver Seat Belt Squib circuits.

- Set Condition: The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) has a defective firing table and is configured incorrectly.





Diagnostic Test

1. WITH THE SCAN TOOL, READ DTCs

NOTE: When reconnecting the Airbag System components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, select ACTIVE or STORED DTCs.

Is the DTC ACTIVE?

Yes

- Replace the ORC.

No

- Go to 2

2. WITH THE SCAN TOOL, READ DTCs

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

Remove any special tools or jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components - except the battery

WARNING: TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.

With the scan tool, record and erase all Restraint System DTCs.

All active codes must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.

Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.

With the scan tool, monitor active codes as you work through the system.

NOTE: Read the DTCs with the Passenger Airbag On/Off Switch in both switch positions.

Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the appropriate airbag system and rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

You have just attempted to simulate the condition that initially set the trouble code message.

The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem:
- Visually inspect related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded or contaminated terminals.
- Visually inspect the related harnesses. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wire.
- Refer to any Wiring Diagrams that may apply.

Did the DTC become ACTIVE?

Yes

- Go to 1

No

- The condition that caused this DTC to set is currently not present.
- Perform AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST. Airbag System Verification Test