DTC B1793-12: Load Sensor for Occupant Detection System Circuit Short to Battery [12/2024 - ]: Procedure

2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    • Check that the connectors are properly connected to the airbag ECU assembly and front seat adjuster assembly RH.

      OK

      The connectors are properly connected.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT CONNECTORS PROPERLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CONNECTORS 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the airbag ECU assembly connector.
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      *1 Front Seat Adjuster Assembly RH
      *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
      *3 Wire Harness
    • Disconnect the front seat adjuster assembly RH connector.
    • Check that the terminals of the connectors are not deformed or damaged.

      OK

      The terminals are not deformed or damaged.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY - FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY RH) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *1 Front Seat Adjuster Assembly RH
      *2 Airbag ECU Assembly
      *3 Wire Harness
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Airbag ECU Assembly)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Seat Adjuster Assembly RH (Front Occupant Classification Sensor LH))
      *c Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Front Seat Adjuster Assembly RH (Rear Occupant Classification Sensor LH))

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      S3-24 (SVC) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V V
      e10-1 (SVC1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V V
      e11-1 (SVC3) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

RENDER: 1.0x

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