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DTC B1772: Seat Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction: Procedure

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

      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 seat position airbag sensor (passenger side).
    5. Check that the terminals of the 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 cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      Fig 1: Checking Front Seat Wire RH
      GTY171467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      R2-4 (SP) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      R2-3 (GSP) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 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)
      GTY170267Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Using SST, connect terminals 2 (SP) and 1 (GSP) 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 Condition Specified Condition
      R2-4 (SP) - R2-3 (GSP) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect SST from connector C.
      Fig 3: Checking Front Seat Wire RH
      GTY171467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R2-4 (SP) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R2-3 (GSP) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 4: Checking Front Seat Wire RH
      GTY171467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R2-4 (SP) - R2-3 (GSP) Always 1 MΩ or higher

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and the seat position airbag sensor (passenger side).
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    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 to ON.
    8. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1772 is not output.

      HINT: 

      DTCs other than B1772 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

  7. INSPECT SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (PASSENGER SIDE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Replace the seat position airbag sensor with a known good part (passenger side). Refer to REMOVAL .

      HINT: 

      • Perform an inspection using known good parts from another vehicle if possible.
      • The seat position airbag sensor is installed on the driver side.
    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    6. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    7. Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor assembly. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    8. Turn the ignition switch off.
    9. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    10. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1772 is not output.

      HINT: 

      DTCs other than B1772 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG → See step   8 

    OK → END 

  8. REPLACE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Using the Techstream, save the ECU data from the ECU currently installed on the vehicle. Refer to REGISTRATION .
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    6. Replace the occupant classification ECU. Refer to REMOVAL .
    7. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    8. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    9. Using the Techstream, load the previous ECU data stored into the new ECU. Refer to REGISTRATION .
    10. Turn the ignition switch off.
    11. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    12. Clear the DTCs stored in the memory. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      HINT: 

      If the DTCs are not cleared at this time, past DTCs will remain.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Perform the sensitivity check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT → END