Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
turned to the run or start position, the ORC performs a lamp check by turning the Airbag Warning Indicator on for 6-8 seconds. After the lamp check, if
the indicator turns off, it means that the ORC has checked the system and found it to be free of discernible malfunctions. If the lamp remains on, there
could be an active fault in the system or the
MIC lamp circuit may be internally shorted. If the lamp comes on and stays on for a period longer than 6-8 seconds then goes off, there is usually an
intermittent problem in the system.
DRIVER AIRBAG
The airbag protective trim cover is the most visible part of the driver side airbag system. The protective trim cover is fitted to the front of the airbag
module and forms a decorative cover in the center of the steering wheel. The module is mounted directly to the steering wheel. Located under the trim
cover are the horn switch, the airbag cushion, and the airbag cushion supporting components. When supplied with the proper electrical signal, the inflator
or inflators discharge the gas directly into the cushion. The airbag module cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed or in any way damaged.
WARNING: THE DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE CONTAINS ARGON GAS PRESSURIZED TO OVER 17236.89 kPa (2500 PSI). DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE AN AIRBAG MODULE OR TAMPER WITH ITS INFLATOR. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE, OR
BRING INTO CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 93° C (200° F). REPLACE
AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ONLY BUT INTERNAL DIFFERENCES MAY RESULT IN INFERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
THE FASTENERS, SCREWS, AND BOLTS ORIGINALLY USED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS HAVE SPECIAL
COATINGS AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE REPLACED WITH ANY
SUBSTITUTES. ANY TIME A NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE IT WITH THE CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE
SERVICE PACKAGE OR SPECIFIED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS CAN
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
CAUTION: Deployed Front Air Bags may or may not have live pyrotechnic material within the air bag inflator. Do not dispose of Driver and
Passenger Airbags unless you are sure of complete deployment. Please refer to the Hazardous Substance Control System for Proper Disposal. Dispose of
deployed air bags in a manner consistent with state, provincial, local, and federal regulations. Use the following table to identify the status of the Airbag
Squib.
AIRBAG SQUIB STATUS
1. Using a DRBIII(R) read Airbag DTC's If the following active codes are present:
If neither of the following codes is an active code:
ACTIVE DTC
SQUIB STATUS
Driver squib 1 open
Driver Squib 2 open
Status of Airbag is Unknown.
CLOCKSPRING
The clockspring is mounted on the steering column under the steering wheel. This assembly consists of a plastic housing which contains a flat,
ribbon-like, electrically conductive tape that winds and unwinds with the steering wheel rotation. The clockspring is used to maintain a continuous
electrical circuit between the instrument panel wiring and the driver airbag, the horn, and the vehicle speed control switches if equipped. The clockspring
