Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- Remove any special tools or jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components - except the battery.WARNING:
Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector - use the most current software available.
- With the scan tool, erase the stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) in all airbag system modules.
- Turn the ignition off and wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
- Note: If equipped with an airbag on/off switch, read the DTC in all switch positions.
- Exercise the restraints system to duplicate the appropriate monitor conditions for any DTC that were set
- Wait one minute and read Occupant Classification Module (OCM) and ORC active codes. If there are none present, read the stored codes.
- If the scan tool shows any OCM and ORC active or stored codes, return to the DTC INDEX
and follow the path specified for that trouble code. If no active or stored codes are present, the repair is complete.
Are any DTC present or is the original condition still present?
Yes
- For ORC diagnostic procedures, refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX and for the OCM diagnostic procedures, refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Repair is complete.
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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.
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