Where is the passenger sensor?
Passenger Occupancy Sensor, also known as Weight Sensor, Seat Mat, Passenger Occupancy Mat, is installed under the passenger seat’s seat cushion. Its purpose is to send a signal to the airbag module if an adult is sitting on the passenger seat.
Is passenger airbag supposed to be off?
Your passenger airbag will turn off if your passenger is: Light enough that the weight sensor detects that someone is occupying the seat, but not heavy enough that deploying the airbag is a wise idea. The sensor believes the person sitting in this chair is too light and deploying the airbag would be unsafe for them.
Is there a way to bypass the seat sensor?
Somebody online sells a module that bypasses the seat sensor, for like $80. Saw it a good while back, don’t ask where. You can search as well as I can. The sensor does indeed set the airbag to go off at more than one force, the bag unit is actually two, one goes off or both.
Where is the weight sensor on a car?
Passenger Occupancy Sensor, also known as Weight Sensor, Seat Mat, Passenger Occupancy Mat, is installed under the passenger seat’s seat cushion. Its purpose is to send a signal to the airbag module if an adult is sitting on the passenger seat.
Is the passenger seat occupancy sensor malfunctioning?
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima, and I love it. Unfortunately I have the airbag light flashing nonstop every time I drive it. I also noticed that the passenger airbag off light is constantly on. Hmmm….this made me think “Ok, the occupancy sensor is malfunctioning.
Can a faulty seat sensor cause an airbag light to come on?
Before you decide to bypass the passenger seat sensor, use an airbag scanner to verify that the airbag light is due to the seat weight sensor. If yes, call your dealer to check if there is a recall on these problems. Most car manufacturers will replace the passenger seat sensor free of charge even if they are out of warranty.