Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Passenger's Weight Sensor Unit Operation Check

Passenger's Weight Sensor Unit Operation Check

('06-07 Models)

Check the seat weight sensor unit operation after any or these actions.
- Replacement of passenger's seat component(s) (except weight sensor unit and/or weight sensors)
- After a vehicle collision

Pre-Operation Check Set-up
- Make sure all the components of the passenger's seat are correctly installed.
- Position the passenger's seat to the rearmost position.
- Adjust the seat recline to the forward most position.
- Do not move the seat from this position.
- Make sure nothing is on or under the passenger's seat.
- Make sure there is nothing in the passenger's seat-back pocket.
- Keep the windows closed.
- Perform all calibration procedures, except test-driving, in the service bay.
- Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
- Turn the heater and the A/C off.
- Do not touch the passenger's seat during the calibration.
- Do not expose the passenger's seat to sudden temperature changes.

After Replacing Passenger's Seat Component(s)

1. Turn the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshooting the DLC circuit.
5. Drive the vehicle, accelerate to 20 mph (36 km/h), then stop on level ground.
6. From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then seat weight sensor, then Misc Test, then Inspection. In the HDS Inspection Menu, select "SEAT OUTPUT CHK." The weight (TO) of the front passenger's seat is recorded by the HDS.