A sensor assembly has a plurality of sensing elements configured to be
positioned within a seat of a vehicle. Each of the sensing elements
include an output signal indicating the presence or absence of an
occupant. The sensor assembly includes a cable with a plurality of
conductors that are in electrical communication with the output signals
of the sensing elements. The sensor assembly further provides a
non-conductive spacer positioned between the cable and the plurality of
sensing elements. A method for providing a sensor assembly having a
spacer between sensing elements and conductors attached thereto to reduce
unwanted coupling of signals onto the conductors is also disclosed.