Vehicle Body Style Mismatch

VEHICLE BODY STYLE MISMATCH

Theory of Operation

When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the BUS for a broadcast message containing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

- When Monitored:
When the ignition is on.

- Set Condition:
During power-up, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) broadcasts the vehicle Body Style message on the Bus. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the Bus for this message and will set this DTC if it does not receive this message.

The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is programmed for a specific body style. If the body style information is missing or does not match the stored body style the DTC will set active. Installing a module intended for a different body style (incorrect part number) will set this DTC.





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

1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC

NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

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

Select ACTIVE or STORED DTC:

ACTIVE ORC DTC

- Go To 2

STORED ORC DTC

- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.

2. VERIFY THAT THE PCM IS PROGRAMMED WITH THE CORRECT VIN
1. With the scan tool, select System Tests and select VIN Verification.
2. With the scan tool, verify the Body style displayed.
3. Compare the VIN displayed by the Scan Tool and the VIN on the Vehicle VIN plate.

Does the current VIN and Body Style match the vehicle?

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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and serious or fatal injury.

- Replace the ORC.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.

No

- Replace and program the PCM.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. PCM Verification Test.