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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2013TOWN & COUNTRY S, GAS/ETHANOLREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSRESTRAINTS CONTROL SYSTEMSOCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) - RESTRAINT SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST, PRE-DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE & VERIFICATION TESTSTANDARD PROCEDURERESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TESTDIAGNOSTIC VERIFICATION TEST
2013 Chrysler Town & Country S, Gas/Ethanol

Diagnostic Verification Test

2013 Chrysler Town & Country S, Gas/EthanolSECTION Diagnostic Verification Test
  1. PERFORM RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST 
    NOTE:

    If the ORC has been replaced, the ORC Initialization Procedure must be performed to clear the ORC Unlocked DTC and bring the module to a full state of readiness. Refer to the DTC list. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .

    1. Remove any special tools or jumper wires and reconnect all previously disconnected components - except the Battery.

      If equipped with the keyless ignition, use this ignition on warning.

      WARNING:

      Disconnect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding, remove the ORC fuses, connect the 12-volt battery, wait two minutes before proceeding. Cycle the ignition to the On position, then reconnect the ORC fuses. Wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

      If equipped with the standard key ignition, use this ignition on warning.

      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.

    2. Connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector - use the most current software available.
    3. With the scan tool, erase stored DTCs in all airbag system modules.
    4. Perform module reset.
      NOTE:

      If equipped with an Airbag On - Off switch, read the DTCs in all switch positions.

    5. Exercise the Restraints System to duplicate the appropriate monitor conditions for any DTCs that were set.
    6. Wait one minute, and read active codes, if there are none present, read the stored codes.
    7. If the scan tool shows any active or stored codes, return to the Table of Contents and follow the path specified for that trouble code. If no active or stored codes are present, the repair is complete.

    Are any DTCs present or, is the original condition still present?

    Yes 

    No 

    • If the battery was disconnected for any reason, you must perform the Battery Reconnection procedure in the INSTALLATION section of the Service Information.
    • Repair is complete.
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