B212C
B212C-IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN
WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition in the Run-Start position.
SET CONDITION
If voltage on the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit drops below 6.0 volts.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
- (F20) ignition switch output (run-start) circuit open
- (F201) fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit shorted to ground
- Open fuse (27)
- (F201) fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit open
- Occupant classification module (OCM)
- Occupant restraint controller (ORC)
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
1. VERIFY THAT DTC B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN IS ACTIVE IN THE ORC.
NOTE:
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) DTCs.
Q: Does the scan tool display active: B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?
YES: Go To 3
NO: Go To 2
2. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN IN OCM.
With the scan tool, read Occupant Classification Module (OCM) DTCs.
Q: Does the scan tool display active: B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?
YES: Go To 3
NO: Go To 11
3. INSPECT AIRBAG RUN-START FUSE
Turn the ignition off.
Remove the Airbag Run-Start Fuse from the rear Power Distribution Center and inspect the fuse.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Q: Is the Run/Start fuse open?
YES: Go To 4
NO: Go To 7
4. CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance of the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit between ground and the Airbag Run-Start fuse terminal (output side).
Q: Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
YES: Go To 5
NO: Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors. Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
Replace Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test
5. CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WITH ORC CONNECTORS DISCONNECTED
WARNING:
- IF THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
- TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Disconnect the both ORC connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Connect the Load Tool ORC 8443-24 Adaptor to the ORC C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit between 8443-24 adaptor and ground).
Q: Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
YES: Go To 6
NO: Replace the ORC.
Replace the Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test
6. CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT RESISTANCE WITH OCM C1 CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED
WARNING: IF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE IS DROPPED AT ANY TIME, IT MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Disconnect the OCM C1 connector.
Measure the resistance of the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit between ground and the Airbag Run-Start fuse terminal (output side).
Q: Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
YES: Repair the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for a short to ground.
Replace the Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test
NO: Replace the OCM.
Replace the Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test
7. CHECK (F201) IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (F20) Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit at the Airbag Run-Start fuse terminal (supply side).
Q: Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
YES: Go To 8
NO: Repair the open (F20) Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test
8. CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Reinstall the Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Disconnect the both ORC connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
Install the Airbag Load tool ORC 8443-24 adaptor to the ORC C2 connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION ON,THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit between the 8443-24 connector and ground.
Q: Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
YES: Replace the ORC.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 OCS Verification Test if DTC B210C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN was Active in the OCM.
NO: Repair the open (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test if DTC B210C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN was Active in the OCM.
9. CHECK (F201) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Reinstall the Airbag Run-Start Fuse.
Disconnect the both Occupant Classification Module (OCM) connectors.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
Measure the voltage of the (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) Circuit between the OCM connector and ground.
Q: Is the voltage above 6.0 volts?
YES: Go To 10
NO: Repair the open (F201) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit between the OCM and the splice.
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. OCS Verification Test
10. VERIFY THAT DTC B212C IGNITION RUN/START DTC IS ACTIVE.
Reconnect both Occupant Restraints Controller (ORC) connectors.
Reconnect both Occupant Classification Module (OCM) connectors.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) DTCs and Occupant Classification Module (OCM) DTCs.
Select the module displaying the active: B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN?
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 OCS Verification Test if DTC B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT OPEN was Active in the OCM.
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
Replace the Occupant Classification Module (OCM).
Perform ORC VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test
Perform OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 OCS Verification Test if DTC B212C IGNITION RUN/START INPUT CIRCUIT
OPEN was Active in the OCM.
11. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
With the scan tool, record and erase all DTCs from all Airbag modules.
If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
Look for chaffed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION ON, THEN RECONNECT THE BATTERY.
With the scan tool, monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL AIRBAGS WHILE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
If codes are related to the Driver Airbag circuits, rotate the steering wheel from stop to stop.
If only stored codes return, continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.
In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the active DTC in question.
Q: Does the scan tool display any ACTIVE DTCs?
YES: Select appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
NO: No problem found Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.