DTC B00C2-96: Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor "C" Component Internal Failure [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

2025 Toyota Highlander XLE, FWDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    2. Clear the DTCs stored in memory.

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Clear DTCs 

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 60 seconds.
    5. Check the DTCs.

      Body Electrical > SRS Airbag > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      B00C2-96 is output A
      B00C2-96 is not output B

    Result: 

    REPLACE SEPARATE TYPE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SPRING ASSEMBLY RH 

    for Manual Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    for Power Seat: Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [12/2019 - ] 

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