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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2011NITRO HEAT, 3.7 K, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSRESTRAINTS CONTROL SYSTEMS(OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) - ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS)DTC TROUBLESHOOTINGB2212-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE INTERNALDIAGNOSTIC TEST

2011 Dodge and Ram Nitro Heat, 3.7 K, 4WD

Diagnostic Test

2011 Dodge and Ram Nitro Heat, 3.7 K, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Test

VERIFY ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
1. Turn the ignition off, wait ten seconds and turn ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read the OCM DTC.
  Did the scan tool display active or stored B2212-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE INTERNAL DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2.
  No
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the OCS VERIFICATION TEST.
RE-ZERO OCM SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS

Fig 1: Occupant Classification Seat Weights
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Verify that the passenger seat is empty.
  NOTE:
  Failure to follow the test instructions or aborting the test causes faults to set when performing the Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. To prevent faults due to process errors: verify that all tests steps that led you here were performed as directed, verify that the ignition is in run. Wait 30 seconds after changing the seat weight before proceeding to allow the system to stabilize. Only press scan tool buttons when directed to do so and perform the Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test to completion.
2. With the scan tool in OCM, select More Options, System Tests and select Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. Run the test by following the instructions displayed on the scan tool. When the test completes, wait two minutes and then proceed as follows.
3. With the scan tool, read the OCM DTC.
  Does the scan tool display any active B2212-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE INTERNAL DTC?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3.
  Yes - Other DTCs Present
  - Diagnose and repair the DTC. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING for a complete list of DTCs.
  No
  - Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE and perform the OCS VERIFICATION TEST.
VERIFY PASSENGER SEAT RISER, TRACKS AND STRUCTURE

Fig 2: Occupant Classification Seat Weights
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.