PASSENGER PRESSURE SENSOR SHORT TO GROUND

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
Set Condition:
If the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) detects Passenger Seat Weight Sensor A/D counts are less than 13.

Diagnostic Test

1. DETERMINE ACTIVE OR STORED DTC

NOTE: Ensure that the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on.

SELECT ACTIVE or STORED DTC:

ACTIVE DTC

Refer to *Belt Tension Sensor / Pressure Sensor Faults for the diagnostic procedure.

STORED DTC

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2. INSPECT THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WIRING AND CONNECTORS FOR CONDITIONS THAT CAUSED THE DTC(s) TO SET

NOTE: Diagnose and repair all active codes before diagnosing stored codes. Refer to the Table of Contents in this Section for a complete list of airbag system diagnostic procedures.

With the scan tool, record and erase all Airbag System Module DTCs.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition off, disconnect the battery and wait two minutes before proceeding.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the related wiring and connectors for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires, and for broken, bent, pushed out, corroded, and contaminated terminals.

Are any of these conditions present?

Yes

WARNING: If the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and personal injury or death.
Replace the OCS Bladder and Cushion Kit in accordance with the Service information.
Perform SYSTEM VERIFICATION REQUIRED test.
Perform *AIRBAG SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.

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3. TEST FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION

Reconnect all disconnected components and harness connectors.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, turn the ignition on, then reconnect the battery.

With the scan tool, monitor for active codes while performing the following:

Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related circuit.
Continue the test until either a code becomes active or the problem area is isolated.

In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting the DTC in question / causing the intermittent condition.

Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?

Yes

Select the appropriate diagnostic procedure from the Table of Contents in this section.

No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning the vehicle to the customer.