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DTC B1B79: Passenger Seat Weight Sensor (ground side) Short-circuited (front: LH)
DTC B1B7E: Passenger Seat Weight Sensor (ground side) Short-circuited (front: RH)
DTC B1B83: Passenger Seat Weight Sensor (ground side) Short-circuited (rear: LH)
DTC B1B88: Passenger Seat Weight Sensor (ground side) Short-circuited (rear: RH)
 
 
cautionIf DTC B1B79, B1B7E, B1B83 or B1B88 is stored in the occupant classification-ECU, always diagnose the CAN main bus lines.
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
The load data from the weight sensor is classified with the occupant classification-ECU, and its classified information is send to SRS-ECU by CAN bus line. The SRS-ECU determines the air bag deployment based on this classified information, and controls the power supply circuit to the inflator.
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
This DTC is see if the weight sensor wire are short-circuited to the ground.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • Disengaged wire harnesses or connector
  • Short to the ground in the weight sensor harness
  • Malfunction of the weight sensor
  • Malfunction of the occupant classification-ECU
 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
(1) Connect scan tool MB991958. Refer to "How to connect the scan tool ."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the CAN bus line found to be normal?
Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus line (Refer to GROUP 54C, Diagnosis ).
 
STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check if the DTC is stored.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC stored?
Go to Step 3.
There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
 
STEP 3. Measure the resistance at occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-1.
(1) Disconnect the connector D-48-1.
(2) Disconnect weight sensor connector D-48-3, D-48-4, D-48-5 or D-48-6.
(3) Check for continuity between D-48-1 harness side connector terminals 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and body ground.It should be open circuit.
Is it open circuit?
Go to Step 4.
Repair the wiring harness between occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-1 terminals 3, 5, 9, 7 and weight sensor connector D-48-3, 4, 5, 6 terminals 3 (signal line) or occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-1 terminals 1 and weight sensor connector D-48-3 terminals 2 (power supply line). Then go to Step 4.
 
STEP 4. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is stored.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check if the DTC is stored.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is DTC B1B79, B1B7E, B1B83 or B1B88 stored?
Replace the passenger seat cushion frame assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly ).
There is an intermittent malfunction such as poor engaged connector(s) or open circuit (Refer to GROUP 00, How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).