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B223B






B223B-00-VEHICLE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH -





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

Theory of Operation
When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) performs an internal self test. The repair of this fault centers on verifying ORC and Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) configuration.
- When Monitored:
The ORC checks its feature configuration for side air bags present and Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Switch present at power-up and initialization.

- Set Condition:
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the ORC detects a 2 consecutive message mismatches between the TIPM configuration and the ORC configuration. Once set, this DTC is latched for the entire power cycle.





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

1. VERIFY ACTIVE ORC DTC

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

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

Does the scan tool display active B223B-00-VEHICLE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH - DTC?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

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

2. VERIFY ORC PART NUMBER
1. With the scan tool, read the ORC part number.

Is the part number correct for the vehicle?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- 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.

- Replace the ORC.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.

3. CHECK THE TIPM CONFIGURATION
1. With the scan tool, check for Side Air bags and PAD Switch configuration.

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

Yes

- 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.

- Replace the ORC.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.

No

- With the scan tool enter program network configuration and program the TIPM to the vehicle configuration.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.