Seat Weight Sensor Inspection (Two-Step Deployment Control System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor inspection using the WDS or equivalent.
- Removal of the passenger-side seat
- Loosening and retightening of passenger's seat fixing bolts
- Or, the vehicle is involved in a collision
- If any of the following work is performed, perform the seat weight sensor calibration using the WDS or equivalent. (See
SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR CALIBRATION (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)
- Replacement with a new seat weight sensor
- Replacement with a new seat weight sensor control module
- Replacement with new passenger-side seat parts
- Disassembly of the passenger-side seat
- Have two 20 kg {44 lb} weights ready to use.
- Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2 (16-pin).
- Select "Body" from the menu.
- Select "Restraints".
- Select "Seat Weight Sensor ReZero Procedure".
- Perform inspection following the procedures on the WDS or equivalent screen.