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Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Unit/ODS Unit Operation Check

Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Unit/ODS Unit Operation Check

The operation of the front passenger's weight sensor unit ('04-05 models) or operate the ODS unit ('06-07 models) must be checked after any of these actions.
- Replacement of front 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 front passenger's seat are correctly installed.
- Position the front passenger's seat to the rear most 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 front passenger's seat.
- Make sure there is nothing in the front 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 front passenger's seat to sudden temperature changes.

After Replacing Front Passenger's Seat Component(s)




1. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).
2. Drive the vehicle, accelerate to 20 mph (36 km/h), then stop on level ground.
3. 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.