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Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)






B2206-CURRENT VIN MISSING/MISMATCH



- When Monitored:
During power-up, the Occupant Restrain Controller (ORC) monitors the CAN bus for the Engine Control Module (ECM) VIN message.

- Set Condition:
This DTC will set if the VIN information received from the ECM is different from the stored ORC VIN.





1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC

NOTE: Make sure that the battery is fully charged.

1. With the scan tool, read DTC.

Select the module and DTC type.

ORC-Active

- Go To 2

ORC-Stored

- Erase code with scan tool, test complete.

2. CHECK THE VIN STORED IN THE ECM
1. With the scan tool, compare the VIN that is stored in the ECM to the VIN of the vehicle's VIN plate.

Does the VIN that is stored in the ECM match the vehicle's VIN?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Replace and Configure 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 airbag control module 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.

Repair

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