Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

B222A-VEHICLE LINE MISMATCH

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

Theory of Operation

The ORC checks its feature configuration for a stored Model Year, Vehicle Line, Country Code, and Body Style during initialization.

- When Monitored:
The monitor rate is at start up.

- Set Condition:
This DTC sets when the ORC detects a mismatch between the Vehicle Configuration and the ORC configuration for 3 seconds. The DTC stays Active for the entire ignition cycle.





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Restraints System Pre-Diagnostic Procedure.

1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC

NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged.

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Wait 12 seconds, with the scan tool, read all active ORC DTCs.

Is the DTC active or stored?

ORC - ACTIVE DTC

- Go To 2

ORC - STORED DTC

- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Restraints System Intermittent Condition Test.

2. CHECK THE TIPM COUNTRY CODE, VEHICLE LINE AND BODY STYLE
1. With the scan tool, check for the correct Country Code, Vehicle Line and Body Style.

Does the Vehicle Configuration in the TIPM match the Vehicle Configuration in the ORC?

Yes

- WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

- 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 ORC. Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.

No

- Replace or re-configure the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM). Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.