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
- 1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE B1BAA-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH
With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) DTC.
Does the scan tool display an active: B1BAA-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH DTC?
Yes
- Go To 2).
No
- Go To 5).
- 2) CHECKING FOR CORRUPT CONFIGURATION MESSAGE
With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) DTC.
Does the scan tool display an active: U1414-IMPLAUSIBLE/MISSING ECU NETWORK CONFIGURATION DATA DTC?
Yes
- Perform U1414-IMPLAUSIBLE/MISSING ECU NETWORK CONFIGURATION DATA diagnostic test.
No
- Go To 3).
- 3) CHECKING FOR LOSS OF CAN BUS CONFIGURATION MESSAGE
With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) DTC.
Does the scan tool display an active U1415-IMPLAUSIBLE/MISSING VEHICLE CONFIGURATION DATA DTC?
Yes
- Perform U1415-IMPLAUSIBLE/MISSING VEHICLE CONFIGURATION DATA diagnostic test.
No
- Go To 4).
- 4) CHECKING FOR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE TIPM
With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) DTC.
Does the scan tool display an active: U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH FRONT CONTROL MODULE (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)?
Yes
- Perform U0141-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH FRONT CONTROL MODULE (TIPM) diagnostic test.
No
- Go To 6).
- 5) VERIFYING STORED B1BAA-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH DTC
With the scan tool, record and erase all DTC from the Occupant Restraint Controller.
Turn the ignition off, and wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Wait one minute, and read active and stored codes.
Does the scan tool display an active or stored B1BAA-OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH DTC?
Yes
- For active DTC-Go To 2).
Yes
- For stored-Go To 6).
No
- Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
- 6) REPLACE THE ORC WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.
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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.