Occupant Classification Sensor Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions in the Workshop article before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated). Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) Refer to AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS .)
- If the sliding mechanisms on both sides are not locked after assembling the front seat, the front seat will operate accidentally while the vehicle is driven, which could result in serious injury. After assembling the front seat, shake it up and down and verify that the sliding mechanism on the both sides are locked.
NOTE:
- If cargo is put on the sensor detection area of the occupancy sensor, the sensor may respond.
- Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the passenger-side front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the occupant classification sensor connector.
- Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference)
- If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference), inspect the parts under Inspection item(s).
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the front seat. Refer to FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference), inspect the parts under Inspection item(s).