DTC 63

DTC 063

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC 063
- PPS Out of Calibration

Circuit/System Description

The inflatable restraint passenger presence system (PPS) is used to monitor the weight of an occupant on the front outboard passenger seat and communicate the status to the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) whether to enable or suppress the deployment of the instrument panel (I/P) module. The PPS consist of an electronic control module, silicone filled sensor pad, pressure sensor, seat belt tension retractor sensor, wiring harness, and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators. The silicone filled sensor pad is located under the passenger seat foam cushion and is connected by a hose clamped to the pressure sensor. The weight of the occupant sitting in the front passenger seat is measured as a pressure change within the bladder by the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor sends a voltage signal to the PPS module. If the pressure from the occupant's weight is less than a specified value, the PPS module will send a suppress signal to the SDM to disable the I/P module. If the pressure from the occupant's weight is higher than a specified value, the PPS module will send an enable signal to the SDM to enable the I/P module. The PPS module will notify the customer of the enable/disable status by turning on one of the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators located on the rearview mirror. The PPS monitors itself for faults and will set flash DTCs if a fault is detected. The PPS will also notify the SDM of a fault. The SDM will respond by setting DTC B0092 and requesting the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON. The PPS will set DTC 063 as an indication that the PPS is out of calibration. The PPS is not capable of being calibrated at the service level, the PPS must be replaced.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PPS detects ignition 1 voltage is less than 8 volts for 500 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The SDM disables the I/P module deployment loop.
* The SDM commands the AIR BAG indicator ON via class 2 serial data.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC 063 is an indication that the PPS is out of calibration. You cannot recalibrate the PPS. Replace the PPS after following the instructions in the diagnostic table below.

Diagnostic Aids

* Refer to Passenger Presence System Flash Code Procedures (Passenger Presence System Flash Code Procedures) for displaying flash codes.
* The presence of current or history DTC while attempting to rezero the PPS will cause the PPS module to set DTC 063. Verify that all SIR and PPS DTC have been cleared before rezeroing the PPS.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

SIR Schematics ([1][2]Air Bag Systems)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

SIR System Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition OFF. Clear codes and rezero the PPS system.

If DTC 063 resets, replace and rezero the PPS.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs (SIR/SRS Wiring Repairs)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for PPS replacement, setup, and programming