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DTC B1790: Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Communication Circuit Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    2. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      • First clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU, and then clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor.
      • Use the Techstream to clear the DTCs of the occupant classification ECU, otherwise the DTCs cannot be cleared.
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    5. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1790 is not output.

      HINT: 

      DTCs other than DTC B1790 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → See step   11 

  2. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the occupant classification ECU and center airbag sensor.

      OK

      Connectors are properly connected.

    NG → CONNECT CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the center airbag sensor and occupant classification ECU.
    2. Check that the connectors (on the center airbag sensor side and occupant classification ECU side) are not damaged. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

      OK

      Connectors are not deformed or damaged.

    NG → REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CIRCUIT 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
      Fig 1: Checking Occupant Classification System Circuit
      GTY310963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      z7-8 (FSR+) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      z7-4 (FSR-) - Body ground
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    5. Using a service wire, connect terminals 12 (FSR+) and 13 (FSR-) of connector B.
      NOTE:

      Do not forcibly insert the service wire into the terminals of the connector.

    6. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      z7-8 (FSR+) - z7-4 (FSR-) Always Below 1 Ω
    7. Disconnect the service wire from connector B.
    8. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      z7-8 (FSR+) - z7-4 (FSR-) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      z7-8 (FSR+) - Body ground
      z7-4 (FSR-) - Body ground
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Occupant Classification ECU
      *2 Center Airbag Sensor
      *3 Connector E
      *4 Connector B
      *5 Service Wire
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Classification ECU)
      *b Rear view of wire harness connector
      (to Center Airbag Sensor)

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and center airbag sensor.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    4. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      • First clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU, and then clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor.
      • Use the Techstream to clear the DTCs of the occupant classification ECU, otherwise the DTCs cannot be cleared.
    5. Turn the ignition switch off.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    7. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1790 is not output.

      HINT: 

      DTCs other than DTC B1790 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   6 

    OK → See step   13 

  6. REPLACE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    3. Replace the occupant classification ECU. Refer to REMOVAL .

      HINT: 

      Perform the inspection using parts from a normal vehicle when possible.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  7. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Perform the zero point calibration. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      OK

      "Zero Point Calibration is complete." is displayed.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Perform the sensitivity check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      Standard

      27 to 33 kg (59.5 to 72.8 lb)

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      • First clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU, and then clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor.
      • Use the Techstream to clear the DTCs of the occupant classification ECU, otherwise the DTCs cannot be cleared.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    4. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1790 is not output.

      HINT: 

      DTCs other than DTC B1790 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   12 

    OK → END (OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU IS DEFECTIVE) 

  10. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU - FLOOR WIRE) 
    1. Disconnect the front seat wire RH connector from the floor wire.
      Fig 2: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Occupant Classification ECU - Floor Wire)
      GTY313462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Jz1-1 (FSR+) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      Jz1-4 (FSR-) - Body ground
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Disconnect the connector from the occupant classification ECU.
    6. Using a service wire, connect terminals 8 (FSR+) and 4 (FSR-) of connector E.
      NOTE:

      Do not forcibly insert the service wire into the terminals of the connector.

    7. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Jz1-1 (FSR+) - Jz1-4 (FSR-) Always Below 1 Ω
    8. Disconnect the service wire from connector E.
    9. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      Jz1-1 (FSR+) - Jz1-4 (FSR-) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      Jz1-1 (FSR+) - Body ground
      Jz1-4 (FSR-) - Body ground
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Seat Wire RH
      *2 Floor Wire
      *3 Occupant Classification ECU
      *4 Center Airbag Sensor
      *5 Service Wire
      *6 Connector E
      *7 Connector D
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Classification ECU)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Seat Wire RH)

    NG → See step   14 

    OK → REPLACE FLOOR WIRE 

  11. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
  12. REPLACE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  13. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
  14. REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH. Refer to  DISASSEMBLY