Internal Fault
Internal fault
Checking the component and wiring
- Switch off the ignition. Wait 10 seconds.
- Unplug the 10-pin connector from the occupant weight sensor (OWS).
- Unplug the connector from the belt tension sensor.
Caution! Avoid touching the terminal pins in the occupant weight sensor (OWS). There is a risk of static discharge which could damage the occupant weight sensor (OWS).
Check the connectors between the pressure sensor and the occupant weight sensor (OWS) for damaged pins and connections.
Check the connectors between the belt tension sensor and the Occupant weight sensor (OWS) for damage to pins and connections.
Remedy as necessary.
Check the leads between pressure sensor and the occupant weight sensor (OWS) for short-circuiting to voltage/ground and open circuit.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- For further information about cable routing and terminals, see the wiring diagram
- Signal description occupant weight sensor (OWS): Signal specification Signal Specification, Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
Has the fault been remedied?
Yes - Verification
No - Replacing a component
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Verification
Verification
Hint: After carrying out the repair check that the fault has been remedied.
- Switch off the ignition. Wait 10 seconds
- Disconnect the battery negative lead
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on
- Connect the battery negative lead. Wait 10 seconds.
Warning! There must not be anyone inside the passenger compartment when the battery is connected.
Read diagnostic trouble codes by clicking the VCT2000 symbol.
If the fault is intermittent, the fault has been remedied.
Is the fault intermittent?
Yes - VERIFIED
No - VERIFICATION FAILED
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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information
VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND
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Fault-tracing information
Information
Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.
Do you want to exit fault-tracing?
Yes - Exit fault-tracing
No - Attempt New Test
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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - No Fault Found
Attempt New Test - Checking the component and wiring
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Replacing a component
- Ignition off, wait for 15 seconds.
Replace the seat belt force limiter.
Other information
- Front safety belt buckle Front Safety Belt Buckle
Select continue when the defect has been remedied.
Continue - Verification
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