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DTC 81-79: Front Passenger's Weight Sensors Initial Check Failure ('06-08 models)

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES  ) and General Troubleshooting Information (see DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES)  ).
  1. Clear the DTC memory (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS  ).
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

    Does the SRS indicator stay on, and is DTC 81-79 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES  . If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

    Does the SRS indicator go off? 

    YES  -The system is OK.

    NO  -Remove the seat assembly (see FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) and front passenger's weight sensors, then reinstall them. Calibrate the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT CALIBRATION  ). Retry the troubleshooting.