2013 Subaru Forester X, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Occupant Detection System DTCS

OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Reference
2A System calibration (Rezeroing) was not completed normally. < Refer to DTC 2A ODS CALIBRATION ERROR , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
2B
  • Wrong airbag control module is installed.
  • Wrong occupant detection system is installed.
  • Occupant detection system is faulty.
 < Refer to DTC 2B ODS SYSTEM WRONG PARTS , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
2C
  • Passenger's seat belt tension sensor is faulty.
  • Airbag rear harness circuit is open or shorted.
  • Occupant detection system is faulty.
  • Occupant detection harness is faulty.
 < Refer to DTC 2C BELT TENSION SENSOR FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
27
  • Occupant detection control module and airbag control module communication is faulty.
  • Airbag rear harness circuit is open, shorted, shorted to ground or shorted to power supply.
  • Occupant detection harness is faulty.
  • Occupant detection system is faulty.
  • Airbag control module is faulty.
 < Refer to DTC 27 ODS COMMUNICATION ERROR , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
29
  • Occupant detection sensor is faulty.
  • Occupant detection control module is faulty.
  • Occupant detection harness is faulty.
  • Fuse No. 25 (in joint box) is blown.
 < Refer to DTC 29 ODS FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
37
  • Passenger's buckle switch circuit is open, shorted or shorted to ground.
  • Occupant detection system is faulty.
  • Occupant detection harness is faulty.
 < Refer to DTC 37 BUCKLE SWITCH RH FAILURE , Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). >
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