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Airbag Indicator on Without Active Trouble Codes

AIRBAG INDICATOR ON WITHOUT ACTIVE TROUBLE CODES

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Active instrument cluster (MIC) faults
- Occupant restraint controller (ORC)

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. VERIFY IF THE AIRBAG INDICATOR REQUEST STATUS IS ON OR OFF

CAUTION: Diagnose and repair all active DTCs before performing this procedure.

NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool in ORC, select Monitor Display and select Warning Lamp Status ORC.
Read the AIRBAG IND REQ BY ACM status.

Q: Is the status ON?

YES:

WARNING:
- IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.


Replace the ORC.
Perform the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Airbag System Verification Test

NO: Refer to Instrument Cluster / Testing and Inspection for problems related to Instrument Cluster.
Perform AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Airbag System Verification Test