DTC 29 ODS Failure: DTC Detecting Condition

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Occupant detection sensor is faulty.
Occupant detection control module is faulty.
Occupant detection harness is faulty.
Rear airbag harness is faulty.
Fuse No. 25 (in joint box) is blown.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE CHART

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK POOR CONTACT OF CONNECTORS. Check for poor contact of the connectors between the occupant detection control module and airbag control module.	Is there poor contact?	Reconnect the connector. If the fault is not fixed, replace the airbag harness.	Go to step 2.
2 CHECK DIAGNOSTIC CODE. READ DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.	Is "2C Belt Tension Sensor failure or 37 Buckle Switch failure" displayed in the diagnostics code?	Perform the diagnosis according to each DTC.	Check the seat harness, and if any fault is found, replace the seat harness. If the fault is not fixed, replace the occupant detection system. Refer to PASSENGER'S SEAT .