Body Control System

B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
The Occupant Restraint Controller will receive and monitor the VIN message from the PCM and record the VIN if different from the last VIN.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Incorrect VIN programmed in PCM
- Occupant restraint controller

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. VERIFY THAT DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.

NOTE:
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

Q: Does the scan tool display active :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
With the scan tool compare the VIN that is programmed into the PCM to the VIN on the vehicle.

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

YES: Go To 3
NO: Replace the Powertrain Control Module. Perform the (NGC) POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST-VER. 1. Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 1

3. REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER

WARNING:
- TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, TURN THE IGNITION OFF, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND WAIT TWO MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING.
- IF THE AIRBAG CONTROL 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.

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Repair
Replace the Occupant Restraint Controller. Perform the ORC VERIFICATION TEST-VER 1. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Verification Test