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DTC B1771: Passenger Side Buckle Switch Circuit Malfunction: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CONNECTORS 
    1. Turn the power switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the occupant detection ECU and front seat inner belt assembly 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 detection ECU and front seat inner belt assembly RH.
    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 (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      Fig 1: Checking Front Seat Wire RH For Short To B+
      GTY324859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      W3-9 (BSW) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      W3-5 (BGND) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) Below 1 V
    4. Turn the power switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly RH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OPEN) 
    1. Using a service wire, connect terminals 1 (BSW) and 2 (BGND) of connector C.
      Fig 2: Check For Open In Front Seat Wire RH
      GTY323897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      W3-9 (BSW) - W3-5 (BGND) Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Disconnect the service wire from connector C.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly RH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *4 Service Wire
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly RH)

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 3: Checking Front Seat Wire RH For Short
      GTY324859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      W3-9 (BSW) - W3-5 (BGND) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly RH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)

    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 For Short To Ground
      GTY324859Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      W3-9 (BSW) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      W3-5 (BGND) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Front Seat Inner Belt Assembly RH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)

    NG → REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant detection ECU and front seat inner belt assembly RH.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the airbag ECU assembly. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    5. Turn the power switch off.
    6. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    7. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1771 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1771 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    8. Turn the power switch off.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   11 

  7. CHECK FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    2. Replace the front seat inner belt assembly RH with a known good one. Refer to REMOVAL .

      HINT: 

      Perform the following inspection using known good parts from another vehicle if possible.

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    5. Clear the DTCs stored in the airbag ECU assembly. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
    6. Turn the power switch off.
    7. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    8. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1771 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1771 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    9. Turn the power switch off.
    10. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    11. Return the front seat inner belt assembly RH that was installed for testing to its original location. Refer to REMOVAL .

    NG → See step   8 

    OK → See step   12 

  8. REPLACE OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    2. Replace the occupant detection ECU with a new one. Refer to REMOVAL .
    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  10. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Sensitivity Check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT → END 

  11. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  12. REPLACE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY RH. Refer to  REMOVAL