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Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)






B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH



- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will receive and monitor the VIN message from the Engine Control Module (ECM) and record the VIN if different from the last VIN.





1. VERIFY THAT DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read ORC DTC.

NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged.

Does the scan tool display active: B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

2. CHECK VIN IN ECM
1. With the scan tool compare the VIN that is programmed into the ECM to the VIN on the vehicle.

Does the VIN programmed into the ECM match the vehicles VIN?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Replace the Engine Control Module.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Powertrain Verification Test.

3. REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER

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.

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

Repair

- Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller.
- Perform the ORC VERIFICATION TEST. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test.