OBD Guide

B1020

Occupant Sensor Control Unit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • The passive restraint system does not activate for the passenger
  • Diagnostic system memory error

Causes

  • Open or shorted sensor wiring harness
  • Passenger position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the airbag control module
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  3. Test passenger position sensor
  4. Check the airbag control module
  5. Reset the error and check for its reappearance

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