B0129-13
B0129-13-FRONT DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR - CIRCUIT OPEN
Special Tools:
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.
Theory of Operation
When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) sends a test current to the seat track position sensors to verify the integrity of the sensor and wiring. The use of the SRS Load Tool 56 Way ACM Adapter (8443-25)in the tests below provides a test point in place of the module. The Seat Track Position Sensor will default to the full forward position for the open fault.
- When Monitored:
While the CAN bus ignition status is in IGN_RUN and the module is configured for a Seat Track Position Sensor, the module checks the sensor input current ranges.
- Set Condition:
This DTC may set when the module detects that the sensor input current is below.9 mA for greater than 2.5 seconds. This DTC transitions form active to stored when the ORC module sees a recovery from the open condition for greater than 5 seconds. The multifunction indicator lamp (MIL) will set in the instrument cluster.
1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE INTERNAL FAULTS, IGNITION FAULTS, AND BATTERY FAULTS IN THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC)
1. With the scan tool, read Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) DTCs.
Does the scan tool display any active DTCs relating to internal faults, ignition faults, or battery faults?
Yes
- Testing and Inspection Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 2
2. VERIFY THAT DTC B0129-13-FRONT DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR - CIRCUIT OPEN IS ACTIVE
Does the scan tool display active: B0129-13-FRONT DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR - CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Go To 8
3. INSPECT DRIVER SEAT HARNESS WIRES AND CONNECTORS
WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the Driver Seat Harness wiring and connectors. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
Are any of these conditions present?
Yes
- NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness if any of these conditions exist
- Replace the Driver Seat Harness.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.
No
- Go To 4
4. VERIFY THAT DRIVER SEAT HARNESS IS ROUTED CORRECTLY
1. Verify that the Driver Seat Harness is routed correctly.
Is the Driver Seat Harness routed correctly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Reroute the Driver Seat Harness as necessary.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.
5. CHECK FOR DTC B0129-13-FRONT DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR - CIRCUIT OPEN WITH DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR DISCONNECTED
WARNING: Turn the ignition off disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Disconnect the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor harness connector.
WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. Wait two minutes, and then with the scan tool, read ORC DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B0129-13-FRONT DRIVER SEAT TRACK POSITION SENSOR - CIRCUIT OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Replace the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor. Seat Track Position Sensor - Removal.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.
6. CHECK (R261) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR DATA CIRCUIT AND (R263) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Disconnect the ORC C1 harness connector.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.
NOTE: After disconnecting the ORC module and the ORC module body harness connector, check the ORC module body harness connector pin to shorting bar location. The pins location should be down and not visible through the larger center holes of the ORC module body harness connector.
WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. Connect the SRS Load Tool 56 Way ACM Adapter (8443-25) to the ORC harness connector.
3. Measure the voltage of the (R261) Driver Seat Position Sensor Data circuit between the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor harness connector and ground.
4. Measure the voltage of the (R263) Driver Seat Position Sensor Voltage circuit between the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the voltage above 0.2 of a volt on either circuit?
Yes
- NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness if the condition inspecting or testing for is present in the Seat Harness.
- WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- Replace the Driver Seat Harness.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.
No
- Go To 7
7. CHECK (R261) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR DATA CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO (R263) DRIVER SEAT POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE CIRCUIT
WARNING: Turn the ignition off, disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Measure the resistance between the (R261) Driver Seat Position Sensor Data circuit and the (R263) Driver Seat Position Sensor Voltage circuit in the Driver Seat Track Position Sensor harness connector.
Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
Yes
- NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the Seat Harness. Replace the Seat Harness if any of these conditions exist
- Replace the Driver Seat Harness.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.
No
- Replace the ORC. Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal.
- Perform the RESTRAINTS SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST. Restraints System Verification Test.
8. TEST FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. With the scan tool, record and erase all DTCs from the ORC.
2. If any ACTIVE codes are present they must be resolved before diagnosing any stored codes.
WARNING: Turn the ignition off disconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
3. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
4. Look for chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires and broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
5. The following additional checks may assist you in identifying a possible intermittent problem.
6. Reconnect any disconnected components and harness connector.
WARNING: Turn the ignition on, then reconnect the 12-volt battery and wait two minutes before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
7. With the scan tool monitor active codes as you work through the following steps.
WARNING: Maintain a safe distance from all airbags while performing the following steps. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
8. Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related airbag circuit or component.
9. If only stored codes return continue the test until the problem area has been isolated.
10. In the previous steps you have attempted to recreate the conditions responsible for setting active DTC in question.
Are any ACTIVE DTCs present?
Yes
- Testing and Inspection Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- No problem found at this time. Erase all codes before returning vehicle to customer.