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Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)






B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

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

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will receive and monitor the VIN message from the PCM and record the VIN if different from the last VIN.





1. VERIFY THAT DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read ORC DTC.

Does the scan tool display active DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- If the DTC is stored, check for an intermittent condition. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.

2. CHECK VIN IN PCM
1. With the scan tool compare the VIN that is programmed into the PCM to the VIN on the vehicle.

Does the VIN programmed into the PCM match the vehicles VIN?

Yes

- 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.

- 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 ORC.
- Perform the the AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Airbag System Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Powertrain Control Module.
- Perform the PCM VERIFICATION TEST. PCM Verification Test.