Programming and Relearning

Passenger Presence System Programming and Setup

Introduction

The passenger presence system (PPS) is a calibrated system that requires rezeroing when the system has been serviced or replaced. The procedures below are designed to assist in the rezeroing of the PPS. Before you start, read these procedures carefully and completely. For further information regarding the PPS, refer to SIR System Description and Operation (Description and Operation).

Important: The following procedures must be followed:


1. Read this procedure carefully and completely.
2. The PPS will not function properly if the PPS rezeroing procedure is not performed.
3. Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview), after successfully completing the rezeroing procedure to ensure the system is functioning properly.

Passenger Presence System (PPS) Rezeroing Procedure

Important
* Before rezeroing the passenger presence system (PPS), the front passenger seat must be completely empty of all items. The presence of any items on the front passenger seat will affect the calibration and operation of the PPS.
* When rezeroing the PPS, the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and dash lights will begin dimming on and off. This is normal operation during the rezeroing procedure and does not indicate additional system faults.

1. Empty the front outboard passenger seat.
2. Verify that all supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) and PPS components, connectors and connector position assurances (CPAs) are properly connected and mounted.
3. Install a scan tool.
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Important: All SIR and PPS DTCs must be cleared before rezeroing the PPS. The presence of current or history DTCs will prevent the PPS from rezeroing and may set additional DTCs.


5. Use the scan tool in order to clear the SIR and PPS DTCs.
6. With a scan tool, request the PPS rezeroing procedure.
7. Initiate the PPS rezeroing procedure. The PPS will illuminate both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicators located on the instrument panel until the rezeroing procedure has been completed.

* When the rezeroing procedure has been successfully completed, the PPS will display the current system status at the instrument panel indicator.
* If the rezeroing procedure was unsuccessful both PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF indicators, located on the instrument panel, will alternate from no illumination to full illumination in 1 second intervals, for 5 seconds. The PPS will treat an unsuccessful rezero attempt as a system fault.

8. If the rezeroing procedure was unsuccessful, repeat this procedure. Due to the communication status between the SDM and the PPS module, this procedure may have to be repeated until a successful rezero attempt has been achieved.
9. After the PPS has been successfully rezeroed, perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview).