SRS System

Control System DTCs

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 85-79

DTC 85-79 : OPDS Sensor Initial Check Failure

NOTE:
* Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.
* Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
* Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software Programming and Relearning, and retest.
* These DTCs are codes that relate to the ODS unit operation.






1. Problem verification:

-1. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

-2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

-3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

-4. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.






Is DTC 85-79 indicated?
-YES- The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
-NO- Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

2. System check 1:

-1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

-2. Do the ODS unit initialization ODS Unit Initialization.

-3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

-4. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.






Is DTC 85-79 indicated?
-YES- Go to step 3.
-NO- The system is OK at this time.

3. System check 2:

-1. Replace the ODS unit ODS Unit Removal and Installation.

-2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

-3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

-4. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.






Is DTC 85-79 indicated?
-YES- Replace the seat-back cover/pad equipped with an OPDS sensor Front Seat-Back Cover Removal And Installation, then clear the DTC, and retest. If the DTC is still present, replace the SRS unit Service and Repair.
-NO- The system is OK at this time.