Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)

9031-SEAT BELT BUCKLE CENTER SWITCH CONNECTOR FAULT

For a complete wiring diagram, Refer to the Wiring Information Electrical Diagrams.

Theory of Operation

When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) sends a test current to the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch circuit to verify the integrity of the switch and wiring. Use of the ORC adapter tool to provide a test point as well as a method for opening the shorting bar connections within the ORC harness connector.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
This DTC will set if the module detects a connection failure at the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch or Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) connectors terminals related to the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch. This code may occur in combination with other active DTCs.





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

1. VERIFY OTHER ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged.

1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Using the scan tool, perform a ORC reset.
3. Using the scan tool, read the active ORC DTC.
4. Look for active open or short DTCs in the ORC

Are there any other active Driver Seat Belt Switch DTCs?

Yes

- Go To and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

No

- Go To 2

2. VERIFY ORC AND SWITCH CONNECTIONS
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Verify the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch connector is completely seated to switch.
3. Verify the Occupant Restraint Controller connector is completely seated to the module.
4. Using the scan tool, read the active ORC DTC.

Does the scan tool display an active: 9031-SEAT BELT BUCKLE CENTER SWITCH CONNECTOR FAULT?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Repair complete.
- Perform the RESTRAINT SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST.Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

3. VERIFY SWITCH TERMINALS AND CONNECTORS

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.

1. Disconnect the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch connector.
2. Inspect the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch terminals and Switch connectors terminals for damage or corrosion.

Is the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch terminals or connector terminals damaged or corroded?

Yes

- Repair or replace the Seat Belt Buckle Center Switch and connector as necessary and.
- Perform RESTRAINT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST.Verification Tests.

No

- Go To 4

4. VERIFY ORC AND CONNECTORS TERMINALS

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.

1. Disconnect the Occupant Restraint Controller connectors.
2. Inspect the ORC and switch connectors for damage or corrosion.

Is the ORC connector terminals damaged or corroded?

Yes

- Repair or replace the ORC connector and terminals as necessary and.
- If the ORC terminals are corroded, replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
- 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.

- Perform RESTRAINT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST.Verification Tests.

No

- 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 Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
- Perform RESTRAINT VERIFICATION TEST.Verification Tests.