B00B0

Driver Seat Occupant Classification Sensor A

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
The restraint system may not function optimally
False seat belt warning

Causes

Mechanical damage to the OCS sensor
Open or shorted wiring harness
Contact corrosion
SRS module software error
Incorrect sensor calibration

How to Fix

Diagnosing fault codes with an SRS scanner
Checking OCS Sensor Resistance
Inspect the wiring harness for damage
Clean contacts or replace sensor if necessary
Software calibration of the system after repair

Related codes

B00B1 B00B2 B1020