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No Cluster Message







NO CLUSTER MESSAGE





For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
The Instrument Cluster broadcasts the airbag warning indicator status on the Bus. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) expects this status message once every second. The ORC will set this DTC if the status message is not received for 10 consecutive seconds.





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Restraints System Pre-Diagnostic Procedure

Diagnostic Test

1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC
NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the ORC DTC.
Does the scan tool display an active: NO CLUSTER MESSAGE DTC?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Perform *RESTRAINTS SYSTEM INTERMITTENT TEST. Restraints System Intermittent Test

2. VERIFY THAT THE CLUSTER IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
With the scan tool, attempt to communicate with the Cluster.
Will the scan tool communicate with the Cluster?

Yes

WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

- Replace the ORC.
- Perform *RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Verification Tests

No

- Perform *NO RESPONSE FROM CLUSTER/CCN procedure. Refer to the No Response tests Communications - Verbose Codes