Dodge B1CDC: Passenger Occupant Detector Circuit High

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Dodge B1CDC: Passenger Occupant Detector Circuit High

OVERVIEW

Severity

Medium

DIY Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Repair Cost

$50-$400

Can I Still Drive?

Yes (Short-term only)

What Does The Dodge B1CDC Code Mean?

The ORC receives, processes, and continuously monitors (monitor rate of 500 ms) the analog signal from the ODS. The ORC detects High voltage on the (R283) Passenger Occupant Detector Sensor Signal circuit for 2.5 – 5 seconds. The DTC will not latch for the entire ignition cycle. The code goes from Active to Stored 2.5 – 5 seconds after the code setting criteria is gone. This code also covers the Open fault.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Dodge B1CDC Code?

(R283) passenger occupant detector signal circuit open
(R283) passenger occupant detector signal circuit shorted to voltage
(R283) passenger seat occupant detector signal circuit shorted to ground
(R284) passenger occupant detector return circuit open
(R283) passenger seat occupant detector signal circuit shorted to the (R284) passenger seat occupant detector return circuit
Passenger seat occupant detection sensor
Occupant restraint controller (ORC)