1998 ACURA INTEGRA ignition

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Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions
Carefully inspect any SRS part before you install it,
Do not install any part that shows signs of being drop-
ped or improperly handled. such as dents, cracks or
deformstion:
- Airbags- Cable reel- SRS unit
' Use only a digital multimeter to check the system lf
it's not a Honda multimeter. make sure its output is
10 mA (0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest
value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher
output could damage the airbag circuit or cause acci-
dental deployment and possible injury.
r Do not install used SRS parts from anothercar.When
making SRS repairs, use only new parts.
r Except when performing electrical inspections,
always disconnect both the negative cable and posl-
tive cable from the batterY, and wait at least three
minutes before beginning work.
r Replacement of the combination light and wiper/
washer switches and cruise control switch can be
done without removing the steering wheel:
- Combination light and wiperlwasher switch replace-
ment (see page 23-268).- Cruise controi sevresume switch replacement (see
page 23-259t.
. Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been
turned OFF for less than three minutes, be caretul not
to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally
deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
. Whenever the airbag has been activated, replace the
SRS unit.
. The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit.
Be sure to get the customer's code number beJore dis-
connecting the battery cables.
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Airbag Handling and Storage
Do not try to disassemble the airbag. lt has no service-
able parts. Once an airbag has been operated
(deployed), it cannot be repaired or reused.
For temporary storage of the airbag during service,
please observe the following precautions:
. Store the removed airbag with the pad surface up.
The driver's and tront passenger's airbag connectors
have 8 built-in short contact (see page 23-284).
@ r the airbag is improp€rly storcd face down,
accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough
force to caus6 serious iniury.
AIRBAG CONNECTORS(Built-in short contact)
. Store the removed airbag on a secure flat surface
away from any high heat source (exceeding
212F110O'CI and free of any oil, grease, detergent or
water.
CAUTION: lmproper handling or storage can intornally
damags the airbag, making it inoperative.
1l you su3pocl the aitbag has been damaged, install a ncw
unit and rofEr to ths Deployment/Dilpolal Procedures for
dbposing of ihe damsged ailbag.
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Precautions/Procedu res
SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra caro when painting or doing body work in
the area below the dashboard. Avoid direct exposure
of the SRS unit or wiring to heat guns, welding, or
spraying equipment.
Disconnect the airbsg connector(s) before discon-
necting SRS harness connectors (see page 23-2851.
After any degree of frontal body damage, or after a
collision without airbag deployment, inspect the SRS
unit for physical damage. lf it is dented, cracked, or
deformed, reDlace it.
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securelv.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool (lass than about
104'F/40"C) and dry (less than 80% humidity, no mois-
ture) place, Do not spill water or oil on the SRS unit,
and keeD it awav trom dust.
During installation or r6placement, be careful not to
bump {impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area around
the SRS unit. The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damsge or injuries,
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision in which the airbags w6re deployed,
replace the SRS unit, 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. lf there is any
damage. replace the cable reel.
3. After the vehicle is completely repairod, turn the
ignition switch ON {ll). lf the SRS indicator light
comes on for about six seconds and then goes off,
the SRS system is OK. lf the indicator light does not
function properly. go to SRS Troubleshooting.
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Disconnecting the Airbag Connector(s)
!@ To prevent accidental airbag dsploymcnt, turn ths ignition switch OFF, disconnect the negrtive battory
able, and wait three minut€s before disconnesting any SRS Glnnoqto.s.
. Before disconnecting the SRS main harness {A)from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbags (C, D).
. Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P con nector ( B). disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector (C).
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1. Disconnect the negative baftery cable. and wait at
least three minutes.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector(s).
Driver's Side:
. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel,
then disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector and
cable reel 2P connector.
CABLE REEL2?CONNECTOR
Front Ps$sngar'3 Sid.:
. Remove the glove box. then disconnect the front pas-
senger's airbag 2P connector and SRS main harness
2P connector,
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Precautions/Procedures
Steering-related Precautions
Steering Wheel and Gable Reel Alignment
NOTE: To avoid misalignment of the steering wheel or
airbag on reassembly. make sure the wheels are turned
straight ahead before removing the steering wheel.
Rotate the cable reel clockwise unit it stops.
Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two and a
half turns) until the arrow mark on the cable reel label
points straight up.
ARROW MARK
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Steering Column Removal
CAUTION:
. Before romoving the steoring column, lirst di3con-
nect ths connector bctwoen tho csble rsal and the
SBS main harneEs.
. lf the steeting column is going to be rsmoved with-
out dismounting the steering wheel, lock the steer-
ing by iurning the ignition k6y to o'LOCK position' or
remove tho key lrom thc ignition ro that the steering
wheel will not turn.
NOTE:
When the airbag and cable reel are disconnected, and
the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is
turned ON (ll), the SRS unit will store this as an open
in the driver's airbag inflator, and the SRS indicator
light will come on. In such a case, make sure to con-
firm the DTC, then clear the SRS unit memory.
For disconnecting the spring-loaded lock type connec-
tor, refer to page 23-284,
SRS MAIN HARNESS2P CONNECTOR
Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other
design since it will make it impossible to properly install
the airbag {only use genuine Honda replacement parts).
After reassembly. confirm that the wheels are still turned
straight ahead and that the steering wheel spoke angle is
correct, lf minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary, do
so only by adjusting the tie-rods, not by removing and
repositioning the steering wheel.
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Troubleshooting
Self-diagnostic Procedures
The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it to locate the causes of system problems and to store this informa-
tion in memorv. For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via 8 dats link circuit.
o When you turn the ignition switch ON (ll), the SRS indicator will come on. lf it goes off after six seconds, the system is
normat.
. lf there is 8n abnormality, the system locstes and defines the problem, stores this information in memory, and turns
th€ SRS indicator light on. The data will remain In the memory even when the ignition switch is turned off or if the bat-
terv is disconnected.
. When you connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P), and turn the ignition switch ON {ll),
the sRs indicator light will indicate the diagnostic trouble code (DTCI by th€ number of blinks.
. After reading and recording the DTC, proceed with the troubleshooting for this code
Pr6crution!
. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system, lf it's not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10 mA (0.01 A)
or less when switched to the smallest value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output could damsge the
airbag circuit or cause sccidental airbag deployment and possible injury.
. Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been turned OFF for less than three
SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries'
. Before you remove the SRS main harness, disconnect the driver's airbag connector
conneclor.
and the front passenger's airbag
. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (s6e psge 23-67). lf the battsry is dead or low, msasuring values won't be
correct,
a Do not touch a tester probe to the terminals in the SRS unit or harness connectors, and do not connect the terminals
with a jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set and the SCS service connector.
For backprobing spring-loaded lock type connectors, refer to psge 23-283.
Reading the DTC
When the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using one ot th"sc rn"ihod<
A. Connect the Honda PGM Toster io the 16P D![! Linl Con.lac{or {DLC), tnd toalor nl -r t!'iF t tr -
indicat$ no DTC, or it indicates DTC $1 or DTC $2. doublechcd( b'Y iumdng $. !..vic. chd cdrE r€ --t
ing the SRS indicator light (see next p89€).
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minutes, be careful not to bump the
DATA LINK CONNECTOR (16P}
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Troubleshooting
Reading the DTC (cont'd)
B. The SRS indicator light can also indicate the OTC by the number of blinks when the SCS service connector ts connect-ed to the service check connector (2P).
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten seconds. Then connect the SCS service connector to the service checkconnector (2P). lf you do not wait ten seconds, the SRS unit will not be completelv reset and will not outout DTCS.SRS INDICATOR LIGHT
scs SERV|CECONI{ECTOR- (x)l01(x)
SERVICE CHECKCONNECTOR (2PI
2. Turn the ignition swilch ON (ll). The SRS indicator light comes on for about six seconds and then goes off. Then it will
indicate the DTC:- The DTC consists of a main code and a sub-code.- Including the most recent problem, up to three different malfunctions can be indicated.- ln case of a continuous failure, the DTC will be indicated repeatedly (see example 1 below).- In case of an intermiftent failure, the SRS indicator light will indicate the DTC one time. then it will stay on (see exarn-ple 2 beiow).- lf both a continuous and an intermittent failure occur, both DTCS will be indicated as continuous failures.- In case the system is normal (no DTC), the SRS indicator light will stay on {see example 3).
3. Read the DTC.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten seconds. Then disconnect the SCS service connector from the servicecheck connector (2P),
Examples ol DTC Indications:
L Continuous failure, SRS Indicator Light is:0.3 s 0.3s 0.3 s-]-]-l-t-
07?M
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orc 2-1Mo3t r.cant probt.m
Intermittent failure, SRS Indicator Light is:
Normsl (no failure), SRS Indicator Light is:
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Erasing the DTC Memory
To erase the DTC(S) from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con-
nector (2P). Do not use a jumper wlre.
MEMORY EMSESIGNAL {MESI CONNESTOR I2P)
[GRN, GBNI or IWHT, BLKI
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
The SBS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connec-
tor from the MES connector (2P) within four seconds
after the SRS indicator light went off.
The SRS indicator light comes on again. Reconnect
the scs service connector to the MES connector
(2P) within the four seconds after the SRS indicator
light comes on.
The SRS indicator light goes off. Remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within four seconds.
The SRS indicator light indicates that the memory is
erased by blinking two times.
Turn the ignition switch OFF. and wait for ten sec-
onos.
Troubleshootin g Intermittent
Failures
lf the.e was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur, it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
SRS indicator light comes on,
Atter chocking ths DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
2. Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
3. With the shift l€ver in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and let the engine idle.
4. The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and then goes off.
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ONllI
Shake the wire harness and the connector, take a test
drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering),
and turn the steering wheel fully left and righi, and
hold I there for fve to ten s€conds lo 6nd tt|e caus€
of the intermnem farlure
It lhe problem .!curs, lha SRS nd'calor r'ghl will
$aY on.
,l soc or less
Problem recurs, Iight stays on
lf vou can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.SRS indic.lollight
MESconnaclottarrninlll
CONNECTED
DISCONNECTED
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The SRS Indicator Light Doesnt Come On
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (lll, ol
has been turned OFF tor lsss than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could
accidentslly deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
Chcck tho power supply lfuso):Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the other
indicator lights come on or not (brake system, etc.).
Do tho oth6J indicator ligh$ come on?
NO'ES
Check ths tuse:Check the No. 25 (7.5 Ai fuse in the under dash fuse/relayho!
ls th. tu.o OK?
YESNO
Chsck the bulb:Replace the No. 25 17.5 A) fuse, and check that the
SRS indicator light comes on.
Doos tho SRS indic.lor light como on?
YES
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Ch.ck th6 wir€ ham€ls b€twoen fu3e snd gauge .3sembly:
Check for an open in the wire harness belween tuse
No. 25 (7.5 A) and the gauge sssembly, and repair. Check
that the sRS indicator light comes on.
Doo3 the SRS indicator light come on?
YES
NO
NO
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Ch6ck tho SRS indicator light bulb:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assemblY3. Check tor blown SRS indicator light bulb.
b tho sRs indicrlor light bulb oK?
YESNO
Check tho SRS indicator ligln circuit:ReDlace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assembly
connectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Do.s tho SRS indicrtor light comG on?
I vrs NoII
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No. 25 lt.5 Al FUSE
{A)fo page 23-294
(B)
10 page 23-294(cont'd)