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B2002 — Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

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B2002

Generic B — Body

Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

Brand: Generic
Type: B — Body
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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

  1. Retrieve code(s) and freeze-frame with scan tool; note whether code is current or stored and any related SRS codes.
  2. Follow vehicle manufacturer SRS safety procedures before probing connectors or removing the seat.
  3. Perform visual inspection of seat upholstery, OCS connector, wiring harness routing, and underside of seat for damage, moisture, or rodent chewing.
  4. With connector accessible, check for bent/corroded pins and secure mating; repair as needed.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. If wiring checks OK and supply/ground are correct but signal is out of range, replace the OCS sensor mat/module.
  9. After repair, clear DTCs, perform required OCS/occupant system re-learn/calibration per manufacturer, and verify system does not set code again.
  10. 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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