The inflatable restraint passenger presence system (PPS) is used to monitor the weight of an occupant on the front outboard passenger seat and communicate the status to the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) whether to enable or suppress the deployment of the instrument panel (I/P) module. The PPS consist of an electronic control module, silicone filled sensor pad, pressure sensor, seat belt tension retractor sensor, wiring harness, and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators. The silicone filled sensor pad is located under the passenger seat foam cushion and is connected by a hose clamped to the pressure sensor. The weight of the occupant sitting in the front passenger seat is measured as a pressure change within the bladder by the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor sends a voltage signal to the PPS module. If the pressure from the occupants weight is less than a specified value, the PPS module will send a suppress signal to the SDM to disable the I/P module. If the pressure from the occupant's weight is higher than a specified value, the PPS module will send an enable signal to the SDM to enable the I/P module. The PPS module will notify the customer of the enable/disable status by turning on one of the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF indicators located on the instrument panel. The PPS monitors itself for faults and will set flash DTCs if a fault is detected. The PPS will also notify the SDM of a fault. The SDM will respond by setting DTC B0092 and requesting the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to turn the AIR BAG indicator ON. The PPS will set DTC 063 as an indication that the PPS is out of calibration. The PPS is not capable of being calibrated at the service level, the PPS must be replaced.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC 063 PPS Out of Calibration

Ignition 1 voltage is within the normal operating voltage range.

DTC 063 is an indication that the PPS is out of calibration. You cannot recalibrate the PPS. Replace the PPS after following the instructions in the diagnostic table below.

The presence of current or history DTCs while attempting to rezero the PPS will cause the PPS module to set DTC 063. Verify that all SIR and PPS DTCs have been cleared before rezeroing the PPS.