Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Based on programmed limits, the OCSM will inform the restraints control module (RCM), via a high-speed controller area network (HS-CAN), of the necessary information. The RCM uses this information in determining if the passenger air bag module or passenger seat side air bag module is to be deployed in the event of a deployable collision.
The OCSM monitors the OCS system for faults and communicates on-demand and continuous DTCs via the DLC with the use of a scan tool.