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WSS (Weight Sensing System) control unit, component description - GF91.60-P-4046SCU

MODEL 216.3 with CODE (494) USA version up to Model Year 8 

Fig 1: Locating Weight Sensing System Control Unit
G07687260Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Location 

The WSS control unit is located at the seat frame of the front passenger seat.

Task 

The WSS control unit evaluates the data from the seat occupied recognition pressure sensor and the belt tension sensor. The measurements are used to assign a weight classification to the weight on the seat, which is then sent to the restraint systems control unit (N2/7) via the interior CAN and the chassis CAN for precise control of the front passenger airbag unit.

Discrete inputs 

Discrete outputs 

CAN signals 

The WSS control unit is an interior CAN subscriber.