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Zero Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS)

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Ensure front passenger seat is empty. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). See USING SCAN TOOL  . Use scan tool to trigger active command and zero OCS. If scan tool is not available, zeroing will occur during normal driving conditions. Perform system operation check. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK  .

DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS

Condition Go To Test
AIR BAG warning light on continuously TEST A 
AIR BAG warning light flashing (1)
Audible tone/DTCs retrieved (1)
No communication with RCM TEST X 
(1) See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION  table.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code/Flash Code Go To Test
B1231/13 (1)
B1317 (2)
B1318 (3)
B1342/12 (4)
B1869(5) TEST B 
B1870(5) TEST C 
B1891/53 TEST D 
B1892/53. TEST E 
B1921/14 TEST F 
B2290/16 TEST G 
B2292/33 TEST H 
B2292/34 TEST H 
B2293/19 TEST I 
B2293/21 TEST I 
B2296/42 TEST J 
B2432/51 TEST K 
B2433/51 TEST L 
B2434/51 TEST M 
B2435/51 TEST N 
B2436/52 TEST O 
B2437/52 TEST P 
B2438/52 TEST Q 
B2439/52 TEST R 
B2477/54 (6)
C1414/15 TEST S 
C1946/49 TEST T 
C1947/49 TEST U 
C1948/49 TEST V 
C1982/49 TEST W 
(1) Replace Restraints Control Module (RCM) and front air bag sensor. See RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE  and FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
(2) Light continuous. Ensure battery voltage is less than 16 volts.
(3) Light continuous. Ensure battery voltage is more than 9 volts.
(4) If DTC B1342 and B2296 are active, go to TEST J: RESTRAINT SYSTEM-IMPACT SENSOR STATUS (DTC B2296)  . If DTC B1342 is active, replace RCM.
(5) No light. Tone will sound only if additional DTCs are present.
(6) Check part numbers of RCM an right front seat cushion. If a part number does not match, replace incorrect part with NEW part. If part numbers match, replace RCM.