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DTC B1781: Front Occupant Classification Sensor RH Circuit Malfunction: Procedure

  1. CHECK CONNECTORS 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor RH.

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      HINT: 

      If the connectors are not connected securely, reconnect the connectors and proceed to the next inspection.

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor RH.
    5. Check that the terminals of connectors are not damaged.

      OK

      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO B+) 
    1. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
      Fig 1: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Short To B+)
      GTY204424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      a1-2 (SGD2) - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      a1-8 (SIG2) - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      a1-12 (SVC2) - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) Below 1 V

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OPEN) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
      Fig 2: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Open)
      GTY179040Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Using SST, connect terminals 1 (SVC2) and 3 (SGD2), and connect terminals 2 (SIG2) and 3 (SGD2) of connector C.
      NOTE:

      Do not forcibly insert SST into the terminals of the connector when connecting.

      • SST: 09843-18040 
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      a1-8 (SIG2) - a1-2 (SGD2) Always Below 1 Ω
      a1-12 (SVC2) - a1-2 (SGD2) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT) 
    1. Disconnect SST from connector C.
      Fig 3: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Short To B+)
      GTY204424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      a1-8 (SIG2) - a1-2 (SGD2) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-12 (SVC2) - a1-2 (SGD2) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-8 (SIG2) - a1-12 (SVC2) Always 1 MΩ or higher

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 4: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Short To B+)
      GTY204424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      a1-2 (SGD2) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-8 (SIG2) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-12 (SVC2) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor RH.
    2. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    5. Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor assembly. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    6. Turn the ignition switch off.
    7. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    8. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1781 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1781 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   14 

  7. REPLACE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Replace the occupant classification ECU. Refer to REMOVAL .

      HINT: 

      Perform the inspection using parts from a normal vehicle if possible.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    4. Using Techstream, perform "zero point calibration". Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      OK

      "Zero Point Calibration is complete." is displayed.

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using Techstream, perform "sensitivity check". Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      Standard

      27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb)

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. CHECK DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    2. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor assembly. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    6. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1781 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1781 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   11 

    OK → END 

  11. REPLACE FRONT SEAT FRAME WITH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Replace the front seat frame with adjuster assembly RH. Refer to REMOVAL for power seat or, refer to REMOVAL for manual seat.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  12. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
    4. Using Techstream, perform "zero point calibration". Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      OK

      "Zero Point Calibration is complete." is displayed.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using Techstream, perform "sensitivity check". Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      Standard

      27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb)

    NEXT → END 

  14. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM