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Fault-Tracing Information






Fault-tracing

Select an alternative
- If the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is permanent: Select alternative 1.
- If the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is intermittent: Select alternative 2.

Select an alternative.

1 - Checking components and connections

2 - Intermittent fault

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Intermittent fault




- The fault has been remedied.

Continue - Verification

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Fault-tracing information

Attempt New Test - Select an alternative

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Checking components and connections








- Ignition off, wait for 15 seconds.
- Disconnect the connector to the occupant weight sensor (OWS).
- Disconnect the connector for Supplemental restraint system module (SRS).
Check connectors for damage to pins and connections.
Check the connectors. Check for loose connections. Check for contact resistance. Check for oxidation.
Also check the other connectors and terminals that connect the communication cables between the supplemental restraint system module (SRS) and the occupant weight sensor (OWS).

Check the communication cables between the supplemental restraint system module (SRS) and the occupant weight sensor (OWS).
Check the cable for a short-circuit to supply voltage or ground.
Take readings between:
- Supplemental restraint system module (SRS) terminal #C1:73(#C13) and occupant weight sensor (OWS) terminal #10.
- Supplemental restraint system module (SRS) terminal #C1:72(#C12) and occupant weight sensor (OWS) terminal #1.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box, Supplemental Restraint System Module (SRS)
- Occupant weight sensor (OWS): Signal specification Signal Specification, Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)
- Supplemental restraint system module (SRS): Signal specification Signal Specification, Supplemental Restraint System Module (SRS)
- For further information, see the wiring diagram.
- Front passenger weight sensor Removal and Replacement
- Wiring harness supplemental restraint system (SRS) Wiring Harness Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Faults

Was a fault detected?

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.




- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Switch on the ignition. Wait 10 seconds.
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 - VERIFIED

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Replacing a component









If no malfunction has been found
- Replace the occupant weight sensor (OWS).

Note! After replacing the occupant weight sensor (OWS), the occupant weight sensor (OWS) must be calibrated.

Other information
- Front passenger weight sensor Removal and Replacement
- Calibrating the occupant weight sensor (OWS) Testing and Inspection

Continue - Verification

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