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
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
- Turn the ignition on.
- For future reference, with the scan tool, run and save a vehicle Scan Report and all related recorded data.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.WARNING:
To avoid personal injury or death, check brake capability is available before road testing.
- Road test the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph).NOTE:
Vehicle must be driven for several minutes above 40 km/h (25 mph) for set conditions to be met.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- With the scan tool, read BSCM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Go To Next Step.
No
- Perform the BSCM-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to BSCM INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK FOR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) OR COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
Are there any ORC or Communication related DTCs active?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedures before continuing with this test. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Go To Next Step.
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
- CHECK THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS CONTROLLER (ORC) INSTALLED/LOOSE OR WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE NOTE:
Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) installation and mounting bolt torque is crucial for proper operation.
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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.