Diagnostic Test

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1) CHECK FOR ACTIVE INTERNAL FAULTS, IGNITION FAULTS, AND BATTERY FAULTS IN THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM)
NOTE: Ensure the battery is fully charged.

Turn the ignition on, then off, and then on again.

With the scan tool, read Occupant Classification Module (OCM) DTCs.

Does the scan tool display any active DTCs relating to internal faults, ignition faults, or battery faults?

Yes
1. Diagnose and repair the DTCs. Refer to the DTCS B1203 TO B1B19 & DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX article, and other appropriate DIAGNOSTICS articles.
No
1. Go To 2).
2) VERIFY THAT B1B97-PASSENGER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CONFIGURATION MISMATCH IS ACTIVE
With the scan tool, erase OCM DTCs.

Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds and then turn the ignition on.

Wait 2 minutes, and then with the scan tool, read OCM DTCs.

Does the scan tool display active: B1B97-PASSENGER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR CONFIGURATION MISMATCH?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Perform the *OCS VERIFICATION TEST-VER. 1. (Refer to *OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 )
3) VERIFY WIRING
Turn the ignition off.

Inspect the passenger seat wiring for Seat Position Sensors.

Are Seat Position Sensor(s) present?

Yes
1. Replace the OCM in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform the *OCS VERIFICATION TEST-VER. 1. (Refer to *OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 )
  WARNING: If the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) is dropped at any time, it must be replaced. Failure to take the proper precautions can result in accidental airbag deployment and personal injury or death.
No
1. Perform the *OCS VERIFICATION TEST-VER. 1. (Refer to *OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 )