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1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

3.4L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor492Torque3652Fluid7DTC654Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
B0062high severityBody

Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Circuit Open

on 1996 Toyota 4Runner 3.4L V6 · RWD

What this code means

An open circuit in the passenger seat occupancy sensor mat or wiring prevents occupant detection.

Symptoms

  • Passenger airbag always OFF
  • Airbag light on
  • No passenger classification possible

Common causes

  • Broken sensor mat wires
  • Disconnected seat connector
  • Wiring damage from seat track movement
  • Sensor mat failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check under-seat connector
  2. Inspect wiring from seat to body
  3. Measure sensor circuit resistance
  4. Check for pinched wires at seat track

Repair notes

Reconnect seat connector or replace occupancy sensor mat.

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