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DTC 23

DTC 23 OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR MALFUNCTION

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

DTC Detection Condition:




The occupant detection sensor circuit consists of the airbag sensor center and the occupant detection sensor.

DTC 23 is recorded when an open is detected in the occupant detection sensor circuit.

Wiring Diagram:






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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Be sure to perform the following procedures before troubleshooting to avoid unexpected airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

a. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
b. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
c. Disconnect the connectors from the airbag sensor center.
d. Disconnect the connector from the horn button.
e. Disconnect the connector from the front passenger airbag.
f. Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag LH.
g. Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag RH.
h. Disconnect the connector from the front seat outer belt LH.
i. Disconnect the connector from the front seat outer belt RH.