Seat Occupancy Module (SBE)

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Seat Occupancy Module (SBE)
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Output signals from the passenger-side seat occupancy sensor pad are converted from a varying analog signal to a digital pulse signal by the SBE. This signal is then sent to the air bag control unit to assist it in making deployment decisions. SBE module is located under passenger seat.

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