B00C9

Passenger Seat Occupant Position Sensor C

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
The passive safety system may be disabled
Incorrect identification of presence of a passenger

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Oxidation of sensor contacts
Damage to the sensor itself
Malfunction of the airbag control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
Check sensor contacts for oxidation
Replace passenger position sensor if necessary
Check and reflash the airbag control unit if necessary

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