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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE OCM DTCs 
    • ACTIVE INTERNAL DTC
    • IGNITION DTC
    • BATTERY DTC
    • SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR DTC
    NOTE: Make sure the battery is fully charged.
    1. Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.
    2. With the scan tool, read Occupant Classification Module (OCM) DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display any active DTCs listed above?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. ACTIVE OR STORED DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read OCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active: B1BBC-OCS NEGATIVE SYSTEM WEIGHT?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

      • Go to step  5
  3. PERFORM OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST 
    1. Verify that the passenger seat is empty.
      NOTE: Failure to follow the test instructions or aborting the test will cause faults to set when performing the Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. To prevent faults due to process errors: Verify That All Tests Steps That Led You Here Were Performed As Directed; Verify That The Ignition Is In Run; Wait 30 Seconds After Changing The Seat Weight Before Proceeding To Allow The System To Stabilize; Only Press scan tool Buttons When Directed To Do So; and Perform The Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test To Completion.
    2. With the scan tool in OCM, select More Options, select System Tests, and select Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. Run the test by following the instructions displayed on the scan tool. When the test is complete, proceed as follows.
    3. With the scan tool, read OCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active: B1BA8-OCS NOT CALIBRATED DTC?

      Yes 

      No - But Other DTCs Present 

      No - No Active DTCs Present 

  4. VERIFY SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR TORQUE 
    WARNING: Turn the ignition off disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    1. Verify that all of the Seat Weight Sensor mounting screws are torqued to specification. Refer to Body - Specifications .
      WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
      NOTE: Failure to follow the test instructions or aborting the test will cause faults to set when performing the Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. To prevent faults due to process errors: Verify That All Tests Steps That Led You Here Were Performed As Directed; Verify That The Ignition Is In Run; Wait 30 Seconds After Changing The Seat Weight Before Proceeding To Allow The System To Stabilize; Only Press scan tool Buttons When Directed To Do So; and Perform The Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test To Completion.
    2. With the scan tool in OCM, select More Options, select System Tests, and select Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. Run the test by following the instructions displayed on the scan tool. When the test is complete, proceed as follows.
    3. With the scan tool, read OCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active: B1BA8-OCS NOT CALIBRATED DTC?

      Yes 

      No - But Other DTCs Present 

      No - No Other DTCs Present 

  5. STORED B1BBC-OCS NEGATIVE SYSTEM WEIGHT DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, record and erase all DTCs from all Airbag System Modules.
    2. If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
      WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    3. Using the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
    4. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
    5. The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
    6. Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
      WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    7. With the scan tool monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
      WARNING: Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
    8. Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
    9. If only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.
    10. In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting active DTC in question.

      Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?

      Yes 

      No