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DTC B1771: Passenger Side Buckle Switch Circuit Malfunction: Procedure
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
- Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check for the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR
.
OK
DTC B1771 is not output.
HINT:
Codes other than B1771 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
NG → See step 2
OK → See step 9
- CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Check that the connectors are properly connected to the occupant classification ECU and the front seat inner belt RH.
OK
Connectors are properly connected.
NG → CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK CONNECTOR
- Disconnect the connectors from the occupant classification ECU and front seat inner belt RH.
- Check that the connectors (on the center airbag sensor side and front seat inner belt RH side) are not damaged.
OK
Connectors are not deformed or damaged.
HINT:
If the connectors are not connected securely, reconnect the connectors and proceed to the next inspection.
NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified condition e10-13 (BSW) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V e10-14 (BGND) - Body ground - Turn the engine switch off.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Using a service wire, connect terminals 1 (RBE+) and 2 (RBE-) of connector C.NOTE: Do not forcibly insert the service wire into the terminals of the connector when connecting the wire.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified condition e10-13 (BSW) - e10-14 (BGND) Always Below 1 Ω - Disconnect the service wire from connector C.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified condition e10-13 (BSW) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher e10-14 (BGND) - Body ground e10-13 (BSW) - e10-14 (BGND)
NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and the front seat inner belt RH.
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
- Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check for the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR
.
OK
DTC B1771 is not output.
HINT:
Codes other than DTC B1771 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
NG → See step 6
OK → See step 9
- REPLACE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY RH (PASSENGER SIDE BUCKLE SWITCH)
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Replace the front seat inner belt RH. Refer to REMOVAL
.
HINT:
Perform the inspection using parts from a normal vehicle if possible.
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR .
- Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Check for the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR
.
OK
DTC B1771 is not output.
HINT:
Codes other than DTC B1771 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
NG → See step 7
OK → END
- REPLACE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Using the Techstream, save the ECU data from the ECU which was installed on the vehicle. Refer to REGISTRATION .
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Replace the front seat cushion assembly (occupant classification ECU). Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Using the Techstream, load the previous ECU data stored in the Techstream into the new ECU. Refer to REGISTRATION .
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Clear the DTCs stored in the memory. Refer to DTC CHECK/CLEAR
.
HINT:
If DTCs are not cleared at this time, past DTCs will remain.
NEXT: Go to next step
- PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK
- Perform the sensitivity check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
NEXT → END
- USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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