Kia Soul EV: SRSCM / Occupant Detecting Sensor (ODS) Description and Operation

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual / Restraint / SRSCM / Occupant Detecting Sensor (ODS) Description and Operation

Description

In order to make normal activation of airbag system, SRSCM detects DTC(s) for the Passenger side Body Detection System. If the seat is occupied, Body sensor detects how measuring electrostatic capacity and send signal to SRSCM via CAN. SRSCM recognizes the signal as 2(two) different classifications; that is, class #1 (Empty or child seat), class #2 (Small, Large).With these signal, ACU determines whether it needs to deploy PAB(Passenger Airbag) or not.

If you strike or spin the SRSCM with the IG “ON”, the seat-belt pretensioner, curtain-airbag or side-airbag could be deployed. Handle it with care.

Seat Belt Buckle Switch (BS) Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning work. 2. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front seat") 3. Remove th ...

Occupant Detecting Sensor (ODS) Components and Components Location

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Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Components and Components Location

Components 1. Front pillar trim2. Cowl side trim3. Center pillar lower trim 4. Center pillar upper trim5. Rear pillar trim6. Front door scuff trim7. Rear door scuff trim ...

Kia Soul EV (PS EV) 2015-2020 Service Manual: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting SymptomPossible causeRemedyOnly one lamp lights on(All exterior lamps)Bulb burned outReplace bulbSocket, wiring or ground faultyRepair if necessaryHead lamps do not light onBulb burned outReplace bulbIgnition fuse (LOW:10A, HIGH:20A) blownCheck for short and replace fuseHead lam ...