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DTC B1780: Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH Circuit Malfunction [06/2017 - 09/2019]: Procedure

  1. CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION 
    1. Choose the model to be inspected.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      for TMC Made A
      for TMMK Made B

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. 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 deformed or damaged.

      OK

      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      GTY756015Courtesy 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. 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
      a1-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      a1-3 (SIG1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      a1-5 (SGD1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    6. Using service wires, connect terminals 1 (SVC) and 3 (SGD), and terminals 2 (SIG) and 3 (SGD) of connector C.
      NOTE:

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

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      a1-1 (SVC1) - a1-5 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
      a1-3 (SIG1) - a1-5 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
    8. Disconnect the service wires from connector C.
    9. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      a1-1 (SVC1) - a1-5 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-3 (SIG1) - a1-5 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-1 (SVC1) - a1-3 (SIG1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-3 (SIG1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a1-5 (SGD1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. 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. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU.

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs 

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

      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.

      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.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2017 - 08/2018]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2018 - 09/2019] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  5

  5. 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 [06/2017 - 09/2019]

      HINT: 

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

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    5. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU.

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs 

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

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs 

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

      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.

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

      Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 09/2019]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. 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 [06/2017 - 09/2019]

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  7

  7. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2017 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  8. REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Replace the front seat adjuster assembly RH.

      Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 09/2019]

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2017 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  10. 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 deformed or damaged.

      OK

      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
      GTY756014Courtesy 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. 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
      a7-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      a7-3 (SIG1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      a7-5 (SGD1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    6. Using service wires, connect terminals 1 (SVC1) and 3 (SGD1), and 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.

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

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      a7-1 (SVC1) - a7-5 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
      a7-3 (SIG1) - a7-5 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
    8. Disconnect the service wires from connector C.
    9. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      a7-1 (SVC1) - a7-5 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a7-3 (SIG1) - a7-5 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a7-1 (SVC1) - a7-3 (SIG1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a7-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a7-3 (SIG1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      a7-5 (SGD1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. 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. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU.

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs 

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

      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.

      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.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2017 - 08/2018]  , or refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2018 - 09/2019] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  13

  13. 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 [06/2017 - 09/2019]

      HINT: 

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

    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    5. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant detection ECU.

      Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs 

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

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs 

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

      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.

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

      Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 09/2019]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  16

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. 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 [06/2017 - 09/2019]

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  15

  15. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2017 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  16. REPLACE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    3. Replace the front seat adjuster assembly RH.

      for Manual Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

      for Power Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [06/2017 - 10/2020]

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  17

  17. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Using the Techstream, perform Zero Point Calibration.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2017 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

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