Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1) VERIFY THAT B1BBB-PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INPUTS SHORTED TOGETHER DTC IS ACTIVE
With the scan tool, read OCM DTCs.

Does the scan tool display active: B1BBB-PASSENGER SEAT WEIGHT SENSOR INPUTS SHORTED TOGETHER ?

Yes
1. Replace the OCM in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform the *OCS VERIFICATION REQUIRED procedure.
No
1. Go To 2).
2) INSPECT PASSENGER SEAT HARNESS WIRES AND CONNECTORS
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 Passenger Seat Harness wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.

Are any of these conditions present?

Yes

NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness if any of these conditions exist.
1. Replace the Passenger Seat Harness in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform the *OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go To 3).
3) TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
With the scan tool, record and erase all DTCs from the OCM.

If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.

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 wiring and connectors.

Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.

The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.

Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.

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

With the scan tool monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps.

Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.

If only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.

In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting active DTC in question.

Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?

Yes
1. Select the appropriate symptom from Symptom List.
No
1. No problem found at this time. Perform the Occupant Classification Module System Verification Test. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.
2. Perform the *OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .