B0062high severityBody

Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Circuit Open

on 2000 Acura RL 3.5L V6 · AWD

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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