Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Based on programmed limits, the Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) will inform the Restraints Control Module (RCM), via a dedicated 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 to the RCM.