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Normal Operation

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The Restraints Control Module (RCM) is in constant communication with various control modules on the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN), one of them is the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM). The RCM  continuously monitors the HS-CAN  for fault messages reported by the Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) system. The RCM  also checks for the correct identification of the OCSM  . If the RCM  receives fault message(s) from the OCS  system, it will store DTC B00A0:09, B00A0:4A, B00A0:63, B00A0:64 or B00A0:68 in memory and send a message to the Instrument Cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

DTC DESCRIPTION CHART

DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
  • B00A0:09 - Occupant Classification System: Component Failures
When the RCM  receives a message from the OCSM  that a fault exists within the OCS  system, a fault will be indicated.
  • B00A0:4A - Occupant Classification System: Incorrect Component Installed
When the RCM  senses the OCS  system is present but not configured, a fault will be indicated.
  • B00A0:63 - Occupant Classification System: Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out
When the RCM  receives 8 or more invalid states from the OCSM  , a fault will be indicated.
  • B00A0:64 - Occupant Classification System: Signal Plausibility Failure
When the RCM  receives messages containing upper or lower data limits other than limits stored in memory, a fault will be indicated.
  • B00A0:68 - Occupant Classification System: Event Information
When the RCM  receives a message containing incorrect data, a fault will be indicated.