Lexus NX: Sleep Operation Failure of Occupant Classification ECU (B1796)

Lexus NX Service Manual / Vehicle Interior / Supplemental Restraint Systems / Occupant Classification System / Sleep Operation Failure of Occupant Classification ECU (B1796)

DESCRIPTION

During sleep mode, the occupant detection ECU monitors the condition of each sensor while the power switch is off. In this mode, if the occupant detection ECU detects an internal malfunction, DTC B1796 is stored.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B1796

Sleep Operation Failure of Occupant Classification ECU

Occupant detection ECU malfunction.

Occupant detection ECU

HINT:

Use the Techstream to check for DTCs of the occupant detection ECU, otherwise the DTCs cannot be read.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC

(a) Turn the power switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(b) Clear the DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Clear DTCs

HINT:

Use the Techstream to clear the DTCs of the occupant detection ECU, otherwise the DTCs cannot be cleared.

(c) Turn the power switch off.

(d) Turn the power switch on (IG), and wait for at least 60 seconds.

(e) Check for DTCs.

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Body Electrical > Occupant Detection > Trouble Codes

HINT:

DTCs other than DTC B1796 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

DTC B1796 is not output

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

DTC B1796 is output

2.

REPLACE OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU

(a) Turn the power switch off.

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.

(c) Replace the occupant detection ECU.

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HINT:

Perform the inspection using parts from a normal vehicle when possible.

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3.

PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION

(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Perform the zero point calibration.

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"Zero Point Calibration is complete." is displayed

4.

PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK

(a) Perform the sensitivity check.

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Standard:

27 to 33 kg (59.5 to 72.8 lb)

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END (OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU WAS DEFECTIVE)

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