1996 ACURA RL KA9 light

Description

SRS Airbag System - '96 - 98 Models

The SRS is a safety device which, when used in conjunction with the seat belt, is designed to help protect the driver and

front passenger in a frontal impact exceeding a certain set limit. The system consists of the SRS unit (including safing sen-

sor and impact sensor), the cable reel, the driver's airbag, and front passenger's airbag.

Seat Belt Tensioner

The seat belt tensioner is linked with the SRS airbags to further increase the effectiveness of the seat belt. In a front-end

collision, the tensioner instantly retracts the belt firmly to secure the occupants in their seats.

Operation

The main circuit in the SRS unit senses and judges the force of impact and, if necessary, ignites the inflator charges. If battery

voltage is too low or power is disconnected due to the impact, the back-up power circuit will keep voltage at a constant level.

For the SRS to operate:

(1) The impact sensor and safing sensor must activate and send electric signals to the microprocessor.

(2) The microprocessor must compute the signals and send signals to the airbag inflators and seat belt tensioners.

(3) The inflators must ignite and deploy the airbags and activate the tensioners.

Self-diagnosis System

A self-diagnosis circuit is built into the SRS unit; when the ignition switch is turned ON (II), the SRS indicator light comes

on and goes off after about 6 seconds if the system is operating normally.

If the light does not come on, or does not go off after 6 seconds, or if it comes on while driving, it indicates an abnormality

in the system. The system must be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

For better serviceability, the memory will store the cause of the malfunction, and the data link circuit passes on the infor-

mation from the memory to the data link connector (DLC). This information can be read with the Honda PGM Tester con-

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2. To reinstall the connector, push it into position until

it clicks, then close its lid.
Precautions/Procedures

Inspection After Deployment

After a collision in which the airbags were deployed,

replace the deployed parts (airbag, seat belt tensioner

and side airbag), the SRS unit, the side impact sensor on

the side which deployed, and any related parts, and

inspect the following:

1. Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, don't

repair, any damaged harnesses.

2. Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any

damage, replace the cable reel.

3. After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the igni-

tion switch on. If the SRS indicator light comes on

for about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS sys-

tem is OK. If the indicator light does not function

properly, go to SRS Troubleshooting.

Disconnecting the SRS Connector

at the Fuse Box - '96 - 98 Models

CAUTION: Avoid breaking the connector; it's double-

locked.

1. First lift the connector lid with a thin screwdriver,

then press the connector tab down and pull the con-

nector out.
Wiring Precautions

• Never attempt to modify, splice or repair SRS wiring.

NOTE: SRS wiring harnesses are indicated by yellow

color.

• Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not

pinched or interfering with other parts.

• Make sure all SRS ground locations are clean and

grounds are securely fastened for optimum metal-to-

metal contact. Poor grounding can cause intermittent

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Troubleshooting - '9 6 - 9 8 Model s
Readin g th e DT C (cont'd )
B. Th e SR S indicato r ligh t ca n als o indicat e th e DT C b y th e numbe r o f blink s whe n th e SC S servic e connecto r i s connect -
e d to th e servic e chec k connecto r (2P) .
1 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF , an d wai t fo r 1 0 seconds . The n connec t th e SC S servic e connecto r t o th e servic e chec k
connecto r (2P) . I f yo u d o no t wai t 1 0 seconds , th e SR S uni t wil l no t b e completel y rese t an d wil l no t outpu t DTCs .
2 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) . Th e SR S indicato r ligh t come s o n fo r abou t 6 second s an d goe s off . The n i t wil l indi -
cat e th e DTC :
— Th e DT C consist s o f a mai n cod e an d a sub-code .
— Includin g th e mos t recen t problem , u p to thre e differen t malfunction s ca n b e indicated .
— In cas e of a continuou s failure , the DT C will be indicate d repeatedl y (se e exampl e 1 below).
— In cas e of a n intermitten t failure , the SR S indicato r light will indicat e the DT C on e time , then it wil l sta y on (se e exam -
pl e 2 below) .
— If bot h a continuou s an d a n intermitten t failur e occur , bot h DTC s wil l b e indicate d a s continuou s failures .
— In cas e th e syste m is norma l (n o DTC) , th e SR S indicato r ligh t wil l sta y o n (se e exampl e 3) .
3. Rea d th e DTC .
4. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF , an d wai t fo r 1 0 seconds . The n disconnec t th e SC S servic e connecto r fro m th e servic e
chec k connecto r (2P) .
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Example s o f DT C Indications :
1 . Continuou s failure , SR S Indicato r Ligh t is :
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Erasing th e DT C Memor y
To eras e th e DTC(s ) fro m th e SR S unit , us e a Hond a
PG M Teste r (se e th e Hond a PG M Teste r SR S vehicl e
Syste m Supplement ) o r th e followin g procedure .
1 . Mak e sur e th e ignitio n switc h is OFF .
2 . Connec t th e SC S servic e connecto r t o th e ME S con -
necto r (2P) . D o no t us e a jumpe r wire .
Troubleshootin g Intermitten t
Failures
If ther e wa s a malfunction , bu t i t doesn' t recur , i t wil l b e
store d i n th e memor y a s a n intermitten t failure , an d th e
SR S indicato r ligh t come s on .
Afte r checkin g th e DTC , troubleshoo t a s follows :
1 . Rea d th e DT C (se e "Readin g th e DTC") .
2 . Eras e th e DT C memor y (se e "Erasin g th e DT C
Memory") .
3. Wit h th e shif t leve r i n neutral , tur n th e ignitio n switc h
O N (II) , an d le t th e engin e idle .
4 . Th e SR S indicato r ligh t come s o n fo r abou t 6 sec -
ond s an d goe s off .
5 . Shak e th e wir e harnes s an d th e connector , tak e a tes t
driv e (quic k acceleration , quic k braking , cornering) ,
an d tur n th e steerin g whee l full y lef t an d right , an d
hol d i t ther e fo r 5 to 1 0 second s t o fin d th e caus e o f
the intermitten t failure .
If th e proble m recurs , th e SR S indicato r ligh t wil l
stay on .
6 . I f yo u can' t duplicat e th e intermitten t failure , th e sys -
tem is O K a t thi s time .
3. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) .
4 . Th e SR S indicato r ligh t come s o n fo r abou t 6 second s
an d goe s off . Remov e th e SC S servic e connecto r
fro m th e ME S connecto r (2P ) withi n 4 second s afte r
the SR S indicato r ligh t wen t off .
5. Th e SR S indicato r ligh t come s o n again . Reconnec t
th e SC S servic e connecto r t o th e ME S connecto r
(2P ) withi n th e 4 second s afte r th e SR S indicato r
light come s on .
6. Th e SR S indicato r ligh t goe s off . Remov e th e SC S
servic e connecto r fro m th e ME S connecto r (2P )
withi n 4 seconds .
7 . Th e SR S indicato r ligh t indicate s tha t th e memor y i s
erase d b y blinkin g tw o times .
8. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF , an d wai t fo r 1 0 sec -
onds .
SCS SERVIC E CONNECTO R07PAZ-001010 0
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To UNDER-DASH

FUSE/RELAY BOX

2P CONNECTOR
Troubleshooting - '96 - 98 Models

SRS Indicator Light Wire Connections

SRS Indicator Light Power Circuit

MAIN WIRE HARNESS

LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE HARNESS

To UNDER-DASH

FUSE/RELAY BOX

18P CONNECTOR

SRS Indicator Light Control Circuit

To SRS UNIT

SRS MAIN HARNESS
C418, C475, C518 : Terminal side of male terminals

Except C418, C475, C518 : Wire side of female terminals

MAIN WIRE HARNESS
To GAUGE ASSEMBLY
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS

DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS

To GAUGE ASSEMBLY

C325 : LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WIRE HARNESS 20P CONNECTOR

C339 : LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT

WIRE HARNESS 5P CONNECTOR

C418 : MAIN WIRE HARNESS 20P CONNECTOR

C475 : MAIN WIRE HARNESS 3P CONNECTOR

C477 : MAIN WIRE HARNESS 8P CONNECTOR
C502 DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS 20P CONNECTOR

C508 DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS 22P CONNECTOR

C509 DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS 30P CONNECTOR

C518 DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS 8P CONNECTOR

C801 SRS MAIN HARNESS 2P CONNECTOR

C805 SRS MAIN HARNESS 3P CONNECTOR

C806 SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTORProCarManuals.com

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The SR S Indicato r Ligh t Doesn' t Com e O n
CAUTION : Wheneve r th e ignitio n switc h is O N (II) , o r ha s
bee n turne d OF F fo r les s tha n 3 minutes , b e carefu l no t
to bum p th e SR S unit ; th e airbag s coul d accidentall y
deploy an d caus e damag e o r injuries .
NOTE: Th e PC M memor y mus t b e rese t afte r reconnec -
ting th e batter y (se e pag e 11-125 ).
Chec k th e powe r suppl y (fuse) :
Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) , an d chec k whethe r th e othe r
indicato r light s com e o n o r no t (brak e system , etc.) .
D o th e othe r indicato r light s com e on ?
Chec k th e fuse :Chec k th e No . 1 3 (7. 5 A ) fus e in th e under-das h fuse/rela ybox.
Chec k th e bulb :
Replac e th e No . 1 3 (7. 5 A ) fuse , an d chec k tha t th e SR S
indicato r ligh t come s on .
Chec k th e wir e harnes s betwee n th e fus e an d gaug e
assembl y o r gaug e relay :
Chec k fo r a n ope n i n th e wir e harnes s betwee n th e fus e
No . 1 3 (7. 5 A ) an d th e gaug e assembly , chec k th e gaug e
relay , an d repai r a s needed . Chec k tha t th e SR S indicato r
ligh t come s on .
Chec k th e SR S indicato r ligh t bulb :
1 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .
2 . Remov e th e gaug e assembly .
3 . Chec k fo r blow n SR S indicato r ligh t bulb .
Chec k th e SR S indicato r ligh t circuit :
Replac e th e bulb , an d reconnec t th e gaug e assembl y con -
nectors . The n tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) .
UNDER-DAS H FUSE/RELA Y BO X
No. 1 3 (7. 5 A ) FUS E
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Troubleshooting - '9 6 - 9 8 Model s
DTC 1- 1 an d DT C 1- 2
CAUTION : Wheneve r th e ignitio n switc h is O N (II) , o r
ha s bee n turne d OF F fo r les s tha n 3 minutes , b e carefu l
no t t o bum p th e SR S unit ; th e airbag s coul d accidentall y
deplo y an d caus e damag e o r injuries .
NOTE : Th e PC M memor y mus t b e rese t afte r reconnect -
in g th e batter y (se e pag e 11-125 ).
Tr y t o reproduc e th e SR S indicato r light :
1 . Eras e th e DT C memor y (se e pag e 24-37 ).
2 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) , an d chec k tha t th e SR S
indicato r ligh t come s o n fo r abou t 6 second s an d the n
goe s off .
Doe s th e SR S indicato r ligh t sta y on ?
Intermitten t failure , syste m is O K a t thi s time . Se e Trouble -
shootin g Intermitten t Failure s o n pag e 24-37 .
Chec k fo r a n ope n in th e driver' s airba g inflator :
1. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .2. Disconnec t th e batter y negativ e cable , the n disconnec t th epositiv e cable , an d wai t fo r 3 minutes .3. Disconnec t th e driver' s airba g 2 P connecto r fro m th e cabl e
ree l 2 P connector .
CAUTION : D o no t disconnec t th e passenger' s airba g con -
nector .
4. Connec t th e specia l too l t o th e cabl e ree l 2 P connec -tor.5. Reconnec t th e batter y positiv e cable , the n reconnec t th e
negativ e cable .
6 . Eras e th e DT C memor y (se e pag e 24-37 ).
7 . Rea d th e DT C (se e pag e 24-35 ).
Ope n o r increase d resistanc e i n th e driver' s airba g infla -
tor ; replac e th e driver' s airba g (se e pag e 24-160 ).
Chec k fo r a n ope n in th e cabl e reel :
1 . Disconnec t th e batter y negativ e cable , the n disconnec t
the positiv e cable , an d wai t fo r 3 minutes .2. Disconnec t th e specia l too l fro m th e cabl e ree l 2 P
connector .
3 . Remov e th e dashboar d lowe r cover , an d disconnec t th e
cabl e ree l 2 P connecto r fro m th e SR S mai n harness .
4. Connec t th e specia l too l t o th e SR S mai n harnes s
2 P connector . (cont'd ) 07SAZ-TB4011
A
07SAZ-TB4011 A
T o pag e 24-4 5 07TAZ-SZ5011
A
07TAZ-SZ5011 A
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Troubleshooting - '9 6 - 9 8 Model s
DTC 1 - 3
CAUTION : Wheneve r th e ignitio n switc h i s O N (II) , o r
ha s bee n turne d OF F fo r les s tha n 3 minutes , b e carefu l
not t o bum p th e SR S unit ; th e airbag s coul d accidentall y
deploy an d caus e damag e o r injuries .
NOTE: Th e PC M memor y mus t b e rese t afte r reconnect -
ing th e batter y (se e pag e 11-125 ).
Tr y t o reproduc e th e SR S indicato r light :
1 . Eras e th e DT C memor y (se e pag e 24-37 ).
2 . Tur n th e ignitio n switc h O N (II) , an d chec k tha t th e SR S
indicato r ligh t come s o n fo r abou t 6 second s an d the ngoes off .
Intermitten t failure , syste m is O K a t thi s time . Se e Trouble -
shootin q Intermitten t Failure s o n pag e 24-37 .
Chec k fo r a shor t t o anothe r wir e in th e driver' s airba g infla -
tor:1. Tur n th e ignitio n switc h OFF .2. Disconnec t th e batter y negativ e cable , the n disconnec t
th e positiv e cable , an d wai t fo r 3 minutes .
3 . Disconnec t th e driver' s airba g 2 P connecto r fro m th e
cabl e ree l 2 P connector .
CAUTION : D o no t disconnec t th e passenger' s airba g
connector .
4 . Connec t th e specia l too l ( 2 S7 ) t o th e cabl e ree l 2 P connec -
tor.5. Reconnec t th e batter y positive cable, the n reconnec t th e
negativ e cable .
6 . Eras e th e DT C memor y (se e pag e 24-37 ).
7 . Rea d th e DT C (se e pag e 24-35 ).
Shor t i n th e driver' s airba g inflator ; replac e th e driv -
er' s airba g (se e pag e 24-160 ).
Chec k fo r a shor t i n th e cabl e reel :
1 . Disconnec t th e batter y negativ e cable , the n disconnec t
the positiv e cable , an d wai t fo r 3 minutes .2. Disconnec t th e specia l too l fro m th e cabl e ree l 2 P
connector .
3 . Remov e th e dashboar d lowe r cover , an d disconnec t th e
cabl e ree l 2 P connecto r fro m th e SR S mai n harness .
4. Connec t th e specia l too l t o th e SR S mai n harnes s2P connector . (cont'd )
To pag e 24-4 7 07SA
Z-TB4011 A
07TA
Z-SZ5011 A
SR
S MAI N HARNES S
2 P CONNECTO R
CABLEREEL2P CONNECTO R
07TA
Z-SZ5011 A
07SA Z-TB4011 A
CABLE REE L2P CONNECTO R
DRIVER'S AIRBA G2P CONNECTO R
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