B1515

Seat Driver Occupied Switch Circuit Failure

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
Incorrect operation of the passive safety system
Error B1515 in diagnostic scanner memory

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Faulty seat occupancy sensor
Poor contact in connectors
Contact corrosion
Mechanical damage to wiring

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Inspect the sensor connectors for corrosion or damage.
Check sensor resistance
Replace sensor if necessary
Clean connector contacts
Reset the error and check the system

Related codes

B1516 B1517 B1518