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DTC B1783: Rear Occupant Classification Sensor RH Circuit Malfunction: Procedure

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

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      HINT: 

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

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the occupant detection ECU and rear occupant classification sensor 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 (-) battery terminal.
      Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Of Front Seat Wire RH Connector
      GTY364144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R2-2 (SVC4) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      R2-4 (SIG4) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
      R2-6 (SGD4) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) Below 1 V
    4. Turn the engine switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Rear Occupant Classification Sensor RH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)

    NG → See step   12 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OPEN) 
    1. Using a service wire, connect terminals 1 (SVC4) and 3 (SGD4), and connect terminals 2 (SIG4) and 3 (SGD4) of connector C.
      Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Of Front Seat Wire RH Connectors
      GTY373376Courtesy 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
      R2-2 (SVC4) - R2-6 (SGD4) Always Below 1 Ω
      R2-4 (SIG4) - R2-6 (SGD4) Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Disconnect the service wire from connector C.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Rear Occupant Classification Sensor 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 Rear Occupant Classification Sensor 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: Measuring Resistance Of Front Seat Wire RH Connector
      GTY364144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R2-2 (SVC4) - R2-6 (SGD4) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R2-4 (SIG4) - R2-6 (SGD4) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R2-2 (SVC4) - R2-4 (SIG4) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Rear Occupant Classification Sensor 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: Measuring Resistance Of Front Seat Wire RH Connector
      GTY364144Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R2-2 (SVC4) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R2-4 (SIG4) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      R2-6 (SGD4) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Rear Occupant Classification Sensor 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 rear occupant classification sensor RH.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) 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 engine switch off.
    6. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    7. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1783 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1783 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    8. Turn the engine switch off.

    NG → See step   7 

    OK → See step   14 

  7. CHECK OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    2. Replace the occupant detection ECU 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 (-) 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 engine switch off.
    7. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    8. Check for DTCs. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC B1783 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1783 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    9. Turn the engine switch off.
    10. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    11. Restore the occupant detection ECU that was installed for testing to its original location. Refer to REMOVAL .

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION AND SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration and Sensitivity Check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT → END 

  10. REPLACE FRONT SEAT FRAME WITH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    2. Replace the front seat frame with adjuster assembly RH. Refer to REMOVAL .
    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  11. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION AND SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration and Sensitivity Check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT → END 

  12. REPLACE FRONT SEAT FRAME WITH ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    2. Replace the front seat frame with adjuster assembly RH. Refer to REMOVAL .
      NOTE:

      Replace the front seat wire RH at the same time.

      HINT: 

      When the front seat wire RH has a short to B+, the rear occupant classification sensor RH will be damaged. Therefore, replace the front seat wire RH and the front seat frame with adjuster assembly RH, which includes the rear occupant classification sensor RH.

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION AND SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration and Sensitivity Check. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    NEXT → END 

  14. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING