Code
B2002
Generic
B — Body
Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
AI status
Completed
Completed
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Causes
- Damaged or corroded connector/terminal at seat harness or OCS sensor
- Open or shorted wiring (short to ground) in seat/OCS harness
- Faulty OCS sensor mat/module
- Low or missing reference/supply voltage (fuse, power lead, ignition circuit)
- Poor or open ground connection for OCS sensor/module
- Water intrusion or foreign object in seat causing short or corrosion
Symptoms
- Airbag/SRS warning light illuminated on dash
- Passenger airbag disabled or incorrectly enabled
- Occupant classification message or lamp (if equipped)
- Seatbelt reminder or chime anomalies
- Intermittent or permanent inability to detect passenger presence
What to check
- Read DTCs and freeze-frame data with a compatible scan tool; note any related SRS codes
- Visually inspect seat, connectors, harnesses, and underside of seat for corrosion, water or physical damage
- Check SRS/OCS fuse and ignition-switched power circuits
- Inspect and push/pull wiggle-test connectors while observing code or live data
- Measure reference supply and ground at the OCS connector with key ON (follow SRS safety procedures)
Signal parameters
- Reference supply: typically 5 V (±0.5 V) or vehicle-specific supply — verify against manufacturer data
- Signal voltage: varies with seat occupancy — commonly ~0.5 V (empty) up to ~4.5 V (occupied); low-voltage faults often
- Short-to-ground: signal or supply near 0–0.5 V
- Short-to-battery: signal or supply near vehicle battery voltage (~12 V) if shorted to Vb
- Sensor mat resistance: vehicle-specific — often several hundred ohms to kilo-ohms; open/short indicates failure
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve code(s) and freeze-frame with scan tool; note whether code is current or stored and any related SRS codes.
- Follow vehicle manufacturer SRS safety procedures before probing connectors or removing the seat.
- Perform visual inspection of seat upholstery, OCS connector, wiring harness routing, and underside of seat for damage, moisture, or rodent chewing.
- With connector accessible, check for bent/corroded pins and secure mating; repair as needed.
- With ignition ON (and following SRS safety guidance), measure reference supply and ground at the OCS sensor connector. Compare to manufacturer specs — if reference missing or low, trace back to fuse/power source.
- Measure the OCS signal voltage with seat empty and with a known weight per manufacturer procedure (or carefully seat a person) to see if signal changes. If signal remains low, suspect sensor or wiring short to ground.
- If low voltage suspected from wiring, disconnect sensor and measure continuity/resistance between sensor signal pin and module; check for short to chassis ground and short to battery.
- If wiring checks OK and supply/ground are correct but signal is out of range, replace the OCS sensor mat/module.
- After repair, clear DTCs, perform required OCS/occupant system re-learn/calibration per manufacturer, and verify system does not set code again.
- If code persists, suspect SRS/OCS control module fault and consult manufacturer documentation or specialist equipment.
Likely causes
- Corroded/damaged seat connector or pins at the OCS sensor
- Open or shorted signal wire to the OCS sensor (short to ground)
- Failed OCS sensor mat (internal short or open)
- Missing or low 5 V/12 V reference supply or poor ground
- Module fault or harness chafing under the seat
Fault status
Status
OCS sensor circuit low voltage detected — check sensor, harness, connectors, supply and ground. Follow SRS safety procedures before service.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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