B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
Set Condition:
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) 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 (ORC)

Diagnostic Test

1. VERIFY THAT DTC B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH

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

NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: When reconnecting Airbag system components, the ignition must be turned off and the battery must be disconnected.

Does the scan tool display active : B2205-ORIGINAL VIN MISSING/MISMATCH?

Yes

Go To 2

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.

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

Yes

Go To 3

Replace the Powertrain Control Module in accordance with Service Information.

3. REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER

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

WARNING: 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 serious or fatal injury.

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Repair

Replace the ORC in accordance with the service information.
Perform the *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.