B1243

B1243-RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TOO LARGE [ZH]





- When Monitored:
With ignition on. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the resistance of the Passenger Side Airbag Squib circuits.

- Set Condition:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) has detected abnormally high resistance or an open circuit on one or both of the Passenger Side Airbag Squib circuits.





Diagnostic Test

1. WITH THE SCAN TOOL, READ DTCs
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display active DTC: B1243-RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TOO LARGE [ZH]?

Yes

- Go To2

No

- Go To5

2. WITH THE SCAN TOOL, READ ACTIVE DTCs
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Disconnect the Passenger Side Airbag.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Connect the Load Tool and Jumper to the Passenger Side Airbag Squib connector.

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition on, then reconnect the battery.

With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display an active DTC: B1243-RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG SQUIB CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TOO LARGE [ZH]?

Yes

- Go To3

No

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, do not place an intact undeployed airbag face down on a hard surface, the airbag will propel into the air if accidentally deployed.

- Replace the Passenger Side Airbag.
- Perform *AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST. Airbag System Verification Test

3. MEASURE THE RESISTANCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE SQUIB LINE 1 CIRCUIT




WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Disconnect the ORC harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Disconnect the Load Tool from the Airbag connector.
Connect the Load Tool ORC 8443-33 Adapter to the ORC connector.
Measure the resistance of the Right Side Squib Line 1 circuit between the ORC 8443-33 Adapter and the Passenger Side Airbag Squib connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohm?

Yes

- Go To4

No

- Repair the Right Side Squib Line 1 circuit for an open.
- Perform *AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST. Airbag System Verification Test

4. MEASURE THE RESISTANCE OF THE RIGHT SIDE SQUIB LINE 2 CIRCUIT




Measure the resistance of the Right Side Squib Line 2 circuit between the ORC 8443-33 Adapter and the Passenger Side Airbag Squib connector.
Is the resistance below 1.0 ohm?

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 and serious or fatal injury.

- Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller.
- Perform *AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST. Airbag System Verification Test

No

- Repair the Right Side Squib Line 2 circuit for an open.
- Perform *AIRBAG VERIFICATION TEST. Airbag System Verification Test

5. WITH THE SCAN TOOL, READ DTCs
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

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

- Diagnose and repair the DTC(s).

No

- The condition that caused this DTC to set is currently not present.