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DTC B1780: Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH Circuit Malfunction [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  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 detection ECU and front occupant classification sensor LH.

      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 front occupant classification sensor LH.
    5. Check that the terminals of the connectors are not damaged.

      OK

      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO B+) 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      GTY427846Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      d14-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      d14-3 (SIG1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      d14-5 (SGD1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    See step  12

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OPEN) 
    1. Using a service wire, connect terminals 1 (SVC1) and 3 (SGD1), and connect terminals 2 (SIG1) and 3 (SGD1) of connector C.
      NOTE:

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

      GTY443790Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH
      *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 Occupant Classification Sensor LH)
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      d14-1 (SVC1) - d14-5 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
      d14-3 (SIG1) - d14-5 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Disconnect the service wire from connector C.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY427846Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      d14-1 (SVC1) - d14-5 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      d14-3 (SIG1) - d14-5 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      d14-1 (SVC1) - d14-3 (SIG1) Always 1 MΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance according to value(s) in the table below.
      GTY427846Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH
      *2 Occupant Detection ECU
      *3 Front Seat Wire RH
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Occupant Detection ECU)

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      d14-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      d14-3 (SIG1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      d14-5 (SGD1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant detection ECU and front occupant classification sensor LH.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs 

    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the airbag sensor assembly.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the ignition switch off.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 10 seconds.
    7. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Trouble Codes 

      OK

      DTC B1780 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1780 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    8. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2013 - 11/2016]  Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [11/2016 - ] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    See step  7

  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 [12/2013 - ]

      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 [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs 

    5. Clear the DTCs stored in the airbag sensor assembly.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs 

    6. Turn the ignition switch off.
    7. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 10 seconds.
    8. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Trouble Codes 

      OK

      DTC B1780 is not output.

      HINT: 

      Codes other than DTC B1780 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    9. Turn the ignition 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 [12/2013 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    See step  10

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. REPLACE OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Replace the occupant detection ECU with a new one.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

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

    NEXT 

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Zero Point Calibration & Sensitivity Check

    NEXT 

    END 

  10. REPLACE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Replace the separate type front seat cushion spring assembly RH.

      for Manual Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

      for Power Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

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

    NEXT 

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Zero Point Calibration & Sensitivity Check

    NEXT 

    END 

  12. REPLACE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Replace the separate type front seat cushion spring assembly RH.

      for Manual Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

      for Power Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - ]

      NOTE:

      Replace the front seat wire RH at the same time.

      HINT: 

      When the front seat wire RH has a short to B+, the front occupant classification sensor LH will be damaged. Therefore, replace the front seat wire RH and the separate type front seat cushion spring assembly RH, which includes the front occupant classification sensor LH.

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

    NEXT 

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - ]

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Zero Point Calibration & Sensitivity Check

    NEXT 

    END 

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