Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

NOTE:

Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ).
Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software (see SRS UNIT UPDATE ), and retest.

Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.
Make sure the seat-back is dry.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.
Does the SRS indicator come on and stay on?

YES -Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS INDICATOR STAYS ON, BUT NO DTCS ARE STORED, OR CANNOT BE READ " .

NO -Go to step 4.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (see DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES) ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
From the HDS Main Menu, select BODY ELECTRICAL, then select the desired MODE MENU.
Check for DTCs with the HDS (see HOW TO CLEAR DTCS ).
Is DTC U0151 indicated?

YES -Troubleshoot DTC U0151 (see DTC U0151: GAUGE CONTROL MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION WITH SRS UNIT ).

NO -Go to step 10.
Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function (see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION ).
Does the side airbag cutoff indicator flash?

YES -Do the ODS unit initialization (see ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION ), and retest. If problem is still present, replace the seat-back cover/pad equipped with the OPDS sensor (see SEAT-BACK COVER REPLACEMENT ), and retest. If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

NO -Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT ).