85-79

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 85-79

DTC 85-79:

OPDS Sensor Initial Check Failure

NOTE:

- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.
- Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

1. Clear the DTC memory.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

3. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 85-79 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 4.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.�

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

5. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

6. Clear the DTC memory.

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

8. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 85-79 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 9.

NO -

The system is OK at this time.�

9. Clear the DTC memory.

10. Do the ODS unit initialization Programming and Relearning.

11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

12. Read the DTC.

Is DTC 85-79 indicated?

YES -

Replace the ODS unit ODS Unit Replacement, then clear the DTC, and retest. If the DTC is still present, replace the seat-back cover/pad with equipped OPDS sensor Front Seat-Back Cover Replacement (2-Door), then clear the DTC, and retest. If the DTC is still present, replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

The system is OK.�