Code
B10B2
Generic
B — Body
Occupant Classification Sensor Circuit Fault
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Causes
- Open or short in OCS wiring or harness (including pins or connector corrosion)
- Damaged or worn occupant classification mat (broken traces or moisture intrusion)
- Poor or lost ground or reference voltage to the sensor circuit
- Connector contamination, bent pins, or poor contact at seat harness or SRS module
- Intermittent fault from seat movement, seat heaters, or aftermarket seat covers
- Faulty occupant classification sensor module or SRS control module software/hardware
Symptoms
- SRS/Airbag warning lamp illuminated
- Passenger airbag ON/OFF light may be incorrect or disabled
- Possible inability for system to enable/disable passenger airbag automatically
- Relevant occupant classification-related DTC stored in SRS module
- System may enter a restricted state (passenger airbag disabled)
What to check
- Read stored DTCs and freeze-frame data with an appropriate SRS-capable scan tool
- Visually inspect occupant mat, seat wiring, connectors and routing for damage, corrosion, compression, or water
- Check for aftermarket seat covers, repairs or debris that could interfere with the mat
- Verify vehicle battery state and SRS fuses/relays are intact
- Perform a wiggle test of the seat harness while monitoring live data for intermittent changes
Signal parameters
- Reference voltage typically 5 V (sensor or module supplied) — verify per vehicle spec
- Signal circuit voltages normally vary between 0–5 V depending on sensor design and load (or present as variable resistance)
- Expected resistance change across mat elements when occupant weight applied (compare to OEM specification)
- Continuity to ground should be near 0 Ω for ground circuits; no short to battery voltage on signal lines
Diagnostic algorithm
- Follow SRS safety procedures first: disable battery and wait manufacturer-specified time before accessing seat wiring/airbag components
- Connect SRS-capable scan tool, record B10B2 and any related codes, and view live OCS data and freeze frame
- Visually inspect seat cushion, mat, harness routing, connectors, and pin condition. Remove seat trim as needed.
- Restore battery (if removed for inspection) and monitor live data while performing gentle wiggle tests on harness and connectors to reproduce fault
- With ignition on (and following safe practices), verify reference voltage and ground at the OCS connector. Check for short to battery or ground on signal wires.
- Measure resistance or output of the occupant mat sensor elements per OEM procedure. Compare to specification or known-good seat; some mats can be bench-tested.
- If wiring and connectors pass, swap or simulate mat input (use OEM-specified test resistor if available) to determine if the mat or SRS module is at fault.
- Repair wiring/connector issues: clean, repair pins, replace damaged harness, or replace occupant classification mat as required. Clear codes and test-drive/monitor to confirm repair.
- If fault persists after sensor/mat replacement, consider SRS control module fault and follow manufacturer procedures for module diagnosis/flash/replace
Likely causes
- Open/short in seat wiring harness at seat frame or under-seat routing
- Corroded/contaminated connector at seat occupancy mat or module
- Damaged occupant classification mat (tear, water ingress, internal trace break)
- Faulty ground or blown SRS fuse
Fault status
Status
Occupant Classification Sensor circuit fault — electrical fault detected in seat occupancy sensor circuit (open/short/intermittent). Airbag occupancy function may be disabled.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-2.5 hours
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