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Diagnostic Test

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  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 the 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 the OCM DTCs.

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

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  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 the OCM DTCs.

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

      Yes 

      • Go to step  4

      No 

      No 

  4. VERIFY SENSOR IS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION 
    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 tightened to specification. Refer to Restraints - Specifications .
      WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery. 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 the OCM DTCs.

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

      Yes 

      No 

      No