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DTC B1B8C: Driver Seat Slide Sensor Circuit Performance
 
 
cautionIf DTC B1B8C is set in the occupant classification-ECU, always diagnose the CAN main bus lines.
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • The seat slide sensor sets the current value Hi or Low determined by the seat position.
  • The occupant classification-ECU determines the seat position according to the current value from the seat slide sensor.
 
 
DTC SET CONDITION
The DTC is set when the seat slide sensor output current is not within the specified range.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • The seat slide sensor may be defective.
  • The wiring harness or connectors may have loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector
  • 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 set.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Check if the DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC set?
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. Check the occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2, front seat assembly connector D-48 and seat slide sensor connector D-46 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Is the occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2, front seat assembly connector D-48 and seat slide sensor connector D-46 in good condition?
Go to Step 4.
Replace the component(s) (Refer to GROUP 00E, Harness Connector Inspection ).
 
STEP 4. Check the harness for open circuit between occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 (terminal No.27 and 29) and the seat slide sensor connector D-46 (terminal No.2 and 1).
(1) Disconnect occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 and seat slide sensor connector D-46.
(2)
cautionDo not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly, as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Check for continuity between the following terminals. It should be less than 2 ohms.
  • Occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 (terminal No.27) and the seat slide sensor connector D-46 (terminal No.2)
  • Occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 (terminal No.29) and the seat slide sensor connector D-46 (terminal No.1)
Does continuity exist?
Go to Step 5.
Repair the harness wires between occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 and seat slide sensor connector D-46.
 
STEP 5. Check the seat slide sensor circuit. Measure the resistance at occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2.
(1) Disconnect occupant classification connector-ECU connector D-48-2.
(2) Disconnect seat slide sensor connector D-46.
(3)
cautionDo not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly, as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Check for continuity between D-48-2 harness side connector terminals 27 and 29.
It should be open circuit.
Is it open circuit?
Go to Step 6.
Repair the harness wires between occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 and seat slide sensor connector D-46.
 
STEP 6. Check the harness for open circuit between occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2.
(1) Disconnect occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 and seat slide sensor connector D-46.
(2)
cautionDo not insert a test probe into the terminal from its front side directly, as the connector contact pressure may be weakened.
Check for continuity between D-48-2 Occupant classification-ECU connector terminals No.27, 29 and body ground.
It should be open circuit.
Is it open circuit?
Go to Step 7
Repair the harness wires between occupant classification-ECU connector D-48-2 and seat slide sensor connector D-46.
 
STEP 7. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the occupant classification-ECU.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC set?
Replace the driver seat cushion frame assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A, Front Seat Assembly ). Then go to Step 8.
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 8. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code.
Check again if the DTC is set to the occupant classification-ECU.
(1) Erase the DTC.
(2) Turn the ignition switch from "LOCK" (OFF) position to "ON" position.
(3) Check if DTC is set.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the DTC set?
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 ).