Seat Occupant Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Testing Sensor Mat Function


NOTE: Illustration is shown without cover.


- Remove any seat mats before testing sensor mats.
- Connect VAG 1551 scan tool
- Select Read Measuring Value Block (function 08) and input display group number 003

Read Measuring Value Block number 2 for seat occupant sensor passenger side indicates: not occupied.







- Test each sensor group by pressing on them with your hand until display changes from "not occupied" to "occupied" (max. load 12 kg).


NOTE: If "occupied" is indicated, even though you are not pressing sensor group, either the sensor mat is malfunctioning or the seat cover is too tight.