Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
HINT:
- If troubleshooting (wire harness inspection) is difficult to perform, remove the front passenger seat installation bolts to see the under surface of the seat cushion.
- In the above case, hold the seat so that it does not tip over. Holding the seat for a long period of time may cause a problem, such as seat rail deformation. Hold the seat up only for as long as necessary.
- CHECK DTC
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
HINT:
First clear DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU and then in the center airbag sensor assembly.
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Check the DTCs (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
OK: DTC B1793 is not output.
HINT:
Codes other than DTC B1793 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
OK: USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK
NG: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
- 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 occupant classification sensors.
OK: The connectors are properly connected.
NG: CONNECT CONNECTORS
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (TO B+)
- Disconnect the connectors from the occupant classification ECU and the 4 occupant classification sensors.
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Measure the voltage.
Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition 04-11 (SVC1) - Body ground Ignition switch on Below 1 V 04-12 (SVC2) - Body ground Ignition switch on Below 1V 04-5 (SVC3) - Body ground Ignition switch on Below IV 04-6 (SVC4) - Body ground Ignition switch on Below 1 V
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (TO GROUND)
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition 04-11 (SVC1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher 04-12 (SVC2) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher 04-5 (SVC3) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher O4-6 (SVC4) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (FOR OPEN)
- Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition 04-11 (SVC1)-05-1 (SVC1) Always Below 1 Ω 04-12 (SVC2)-06-1 (SVC2) Always Below 1 Ω 04-5 (SVC3)-07-1 (SVC3) Always Below 1 Ω 04-6 (SVC4)-08-1 (SVC4) Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- Measure the resistance.
- CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (FOR SHORT)
- Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITIONTester connection Condition Specified condition 04-5 (SVC3) -04-6 (SVC4) Always 1 MΩ or higher O4-6 (SVC4) -O4-11 (SVC1) Always 1 MΩ or higher 04-11 (SVC1) -04-12 (SVC2) Always 1 MΩ or higher 04-12 (SVC2) -04-5 (SVC3) Always 1 MΩ or higher 04-12 (SVC2) -04-6 (SVC4) Always 1 MΩ or higher 04-11 (SVC1)-04-5 (SVC3) Always 1 MΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- Measure the resistance.
- CHECK DTC
- Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and the 4 occupant classification sensors.
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
HINT:
First clear DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU and then in the center airbag sensor assembly.
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Check the DTCs (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
OK: DTC B1793 is not output.
HINT:
Codes other than DTC B1793 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
OK: USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK
NG: GO TO NEXT STEP
- REPLACE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery and wait for at least 90 seconds.
- Replace the occupant classification ECU (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
).
HINT:
Perform the inspection using parts from a normal vehicle if possible.
- PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Using the Techstream, perform the zero point calibration (See INITIALIZATION
).
OK: COMPLETED is displayed.
NG: Go to step 12
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK
- Using the Techstream, perform the sensitivity check (See INITIALIZATION
).
- Confirm that nothing is placed on the passenger seat.
- Confirm that the beginning sensor reading is within the standard range.
Standard range: -3.2 to 3.2 kg (-7 to 7 lb)
- Place a 30 kg (66.14 lb) weight (e.g. a lead mass) onto the front passenger seat.
- Confirm that the sensitivity is within the standard range.
Standard range: 27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb)
HINT:
When performing the sensitivity check, use a solid metal weight (the check result may not be accurate if a liquid weight is used).
NG: Go to step 12
OK: GO TO NEXT STEP
- Using the Techstream, perform the sensitivity check (See INITIALIZATION
).
- CHECK DTC
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
HINT:
First clear DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU and then in the center airbag sensor assembly.
- Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Check the DTCs (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
OK:: DTC B1793 is not output.
HINT:
Codes other than DTC B1793 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.
OK: END
NG: GO TO NEXT STEP
- REPLACE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
- PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
- Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
- Using the Techstream, perform the zero point calibration (See INITIALIZATION
).
OK: COMPLETED is displayed.
- PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK
- Using the Techstream, perform the sensitivity check (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
- Confirm that nothing is placed on the passenger seat.
- Confirm that the beginning sensor reading is within the standard range.
Standard range: -3.2 to 3.2 kg (-7 to 7 lb)
- Place a 30 kg (66.14 lb) weight (e.g. a lead mass) onto the front passenger seat.
- Confirm that the sensitivity is within the standard range.
Standard range: 27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb)
HINT:
When performing the sensitivity check, use a solid metal weight (the check result may not be accurate if a liquid weight is used).
- Using the Techstream, perform the sensitivity check (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
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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.