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B120F — Left seat cushion

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B120F

LAND ROVER B — Body

Left seat cushion

Brand: LAND ROVER
Type: B — Body
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Causes

  • Open or short in seat cushion wiring harness or connector
  • Corroded or contaminated connector under the seat (water ingress)
  • Damaged or failed seat cushion/occupancy sensor mat or pressure sensor
  • Faulty seat control/cushion module or SRS/occupant classification module
  • Poor grounding or intermittent connection due to seat movement
  • Software/configuration fault or needing module reinitialization

Symptoms

  • SRS/airbag warning lamp or occupant classification fault message
  • Passenger airbag disabled or not deploying indication (incorrectly)
  • Seatbelt/occupant detection warnings or intermittent seat-occupied status
  • Possible loss of heated seat function (if integrated) or seat comfort features
  • Stored DTC B120F and possibly related body/SRS codes

What to check

  • Read full DTC list and freeze frame data with a capable diagnostic tool (body and SRS modules)
  • Visual inspection of connectors and wiring under the left front seat for corrosion, damage, or moisture
  • Check for aftermarket seat covers or seat heating elements that may interfere with sensors
  • Compare live data/occupancy readings from left and right seat sensors (if available)
  • Check related fuses and ground connections

Signal parameters

  • Supply voltage to cushion/seat module: nominal battery voltage (~12 V) when powered
  • Sensor output: occupancy/pressure sensor provides resistance or voltage signal (varies with load)
  • Module communication: CAN/BUS messages for occupant classification and seat status
  • Fault/diagnostic status bits reported by seat module or SRS controller

Diagnostic algorithm

  1. Connect a diagnostic scanner capable of reading body and SRS modules. Record B120F and any related codes and freeze frame data.
  2. Follow manufacturer safety procedures for SRS work: switch ignition OFF, disconnect battery negative and wait the recommended time before accessing SRS components.
  3. Perform a visual inspection under the left front seat: look for loose connectors, damaged wiring, pin corrosion, water ingress, or aftermarket modifications.
  4. With connectors exposed, check for continuity and proper pin seating. Wiggle harness and connectors while monitoring live data or checking for intermittent faults.
  5. If safe and allowed by manufacturer, measure sensor mat resistance or voltage and compare to the right seat (known-good) or to specification if available. Note: do not disconnect SRS airbag connectors unnecessarily.
  6. If wiring and connectors are good but the sensor readings are incorrect, replace the left seat cushion/occupancy mat or cushion module with an OEM part.
  7. After repair or replacement, reconnect battery, clear codes, and perform any required occupant classification/seat calibration or SRS system relearn via diagnostic tool per service manual.
  8. Recheck for DTC reappearance and perform a road/occupancy test to verify normal operation.
  9. If problem persists, investigate SRS/BCM module communication and consider module replacement or software reflash as directed by technical service information.

Likely causes

  • Corroded/contaminated connector under left front seat
  • Failed occupant classification/pressure mat in left seat cushion
  • Intermittent wiring fault in harness where it flexes with seat travel
  • Faulty seat cushion module or related fuse/connector

Fault status

⚠️ Status
Left seat cushion circuit fault detected. The occupant classification or seat cushion sensor is reporting an abnormal condition. Inspect connectors, wiring and the seat cushion sensor; replace or repair as required and perform the required SRS/occupant classification calibration.
🟡 Repair difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours

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