Checking Components And Connections
- Ignition off, wait for 15 seconds.
Check the occupant weight sensor (OWS):
- Check that the seat belt force sensor is correctly installed.
- Check that the wiring to the seat belt force sensor is correctly routed.
Remedy as necessary.
- Disconnect the connector to the occupant weight sensor (OWS).
- Disconnect the 3-pin connector on the cable to the belt tension sensor.
Check connectors for damage to pins and connections.
Check the connectors. Check for loose connections. Check for contact resistance. Check for oxidation.
Check the cable for an open-circuit.
Take readings between:
- Occupant weight sensor (OWS) terminal #7 and red terminal in the 3 pin connector.
- Occupant weight sensor (OWS) terminal #8 and black terminal in the 3 pin connector.
- Occupant weight sensor (OWS) terminal #6 and white terminal in the 3 pin connector.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- Occupant weight sensor (OWS): see SIGNAL SPECIFICATION
- see FRONT PASSENGER WEIGHT SENSOR
- see STRAIN SENSOR, SEAT BELT
Was a fault detected?
- YES
Refer to VERIFICATION
- NO
Refer to REPLACING A COMPONENT