1998 HONDA CR-V Tension

Precautions/Procedures
SRS Unit Precautions
Take extra care 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 driver's/front passenger's airbag con-
nectors and seat belt tensioner connectors before
working below the dashboard near the SRS unit.
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
detormed, reolace it,
Be sure the SRS unit is installed securelv.
Do not disassemble the SRS unit.
Store the SRS unit in a cool {less than about
104"F/40"C) and dry {less than 80o/o humidity. no
moisture) place. Do not spill water or oil on the SRS
unit, and keep it awav from dust.
During installation or replacement, be careful not to
bump (impact wrench, hammer, etc.) the area a[ound
the SRS unit, The airbags could accidentally deploy
and cause damage or injury.
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Inspection After Deployment
After a collision in which the airbags were 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 repaired, turn the
ignition switch on. 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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JWiring Precautions
. Never attempt to modify, splice or repair SRS wiring.
NOTE: SRS wiring can be identified by special yellow
outer coveflng.
Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are
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
problems that are difficult to diagnose.
GROUND TERMINAL
CONTACT
CONTACT
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Spring-loaded Lock Connestor with
Built-in Short Gontact
The driver's airbag/front passenger's airbag and seat
belt tensioners have a spring-loaded lock connector with
a built-in short contact. When this connector is discon-
nected, the power terminal and the ground terminal in
the airbag connector are automatically shorted.
Conngctor halvcs diSconnested:
GROUND TERMINAL
SHORT CONTACT
CABIf REEL CONNECTOR
Connector halves connected;
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)1,Disconnecting the Airbag Gonnectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner Connectors
Before removing the airbag or SRS related devices (the SRS unit, the cable reel and the seat belt tensioner connector), dis-
connecting connectors from related devices, or removing the dashboard or the steering column, disconnect the airbag
connectors and seat belt tensioner connectors to Drevent accidental deployment
@ Turn the ignition switch oFF and disconnect ths nogative cable from the battery, and wait at least ihree
minutes before beginning the tollowing procedures A and B. lprocedure B follows the procedure A.l
Before disconnecting the SRS main harness from the SRS unit, disconnect both airbags (C, D) and both seat belt tensioners
(F, H) {'98 - 00 models).
Before disconnecting the cable reel 2P connector (B), disconnect the driver's airbag connector (C).
Before disconnecting the left side wire harness 2P connector (E). disconnect the driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector
(F) ('98 - 00 models).
Before disconnecting the right side wire harness 2P connector (G), disconnect the tront passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P
connector (H) ('98 - 00 models).
SRS MA1N HARNESS
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LEFT SIDEWIRE HARNESS
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Precautions/Procedures
Disconneeting the Airbag Connectors and the Seat Belt Tensioner
Connectors (cont'd)
1.Disconnect the battery negative cable, then discon-
nect the positive cable from the battery. and wait at
least three minutes.
Disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors
lsee page 24-22).
Driver's Airbag:
. Remove the access panel from the steering
wheel, then disconnect the 2P connector
between the driver's airbag and cable reel. When
disconnected, the airbag connector is automati-
callv shorted.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG2P CONNECTOR
Front Passsng€/sAirtag:
. Disconnect the 2P connector between the front
passenger's airbag and SRS main harness. When
disconnected. the airbag connector is automati-
callY shorted.
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ACCESS PANEL
Seat Bslt Tensioner (38 - 00 modebl:
. Remove the left and (or) right center pillar lower
trim panels (see section 20).
. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 2P connectors
from the left side wire harness (driver's side) and
(or) the right side wire harness (front passenger's
side). When disconnected. the seat belt tensioner
is automatically shorted.
CLIPS
DRIVER'S SIDE: LEFT SloE WIRE HARNESSFRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE: RIGHT SIDE WIREHARNESS
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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 memory, For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via a data link circuit.
. When you turn the ignition switch ON (ll). the SRS indicator will come on. lf it goes off after six seconds, the system is
normal.
. lf there is 8n abnormality, the system locates and defines the problem. stores this information in memory, and turns
the 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 (DTC) by the number of blinks.
. After reading and recording the DTC, proceed with the troubleshooting forthis code.
Precsutions
. 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 accidental airbag deployment and possible injury.
. Whenever the ignition switch isON (ll). or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful nottobumpthe
SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
. Before you remove the SRS main harness, disconnect the airbag and tensioner connectors (see page 24-23).
. Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (see section 23). lf the battery is dead or low, measuring values won't be
correct.
. 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 con nectors, .efet to page 24-22.
Reading the DTC
When the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using one of these methods;
A. Connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P Data Link Connector {DLC), and follow the tester's prompts. lf the tester
indicates no DTC, DTC 9-1 and DTC 9-2, double-check by jumping the service check connector (2P) and watching the
SRS indicator light (see next page).
HONDA PGM TESTER
DATA LINK CONNECIOR {DLCI {16P)
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);Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCI Chart -'98 - 00 models
SRS indicator lightDTCPossibls causeCorrectiva agtionSee page
doesn t come onnone
(doesn't
come on)
Faulty SRS indicator light circuitTroubleshooting24-34
doesn't go off
none*3
{doesn'tgo off)
No DTC
(light comes
on after self-
diagnosis)
Faulty SRS indicator light circuit. internal
failure of SRS unit, faulty SRS power supply
(VB line)
Troubleshooting24-42
Faulty SRS power supply (VA line)Troubleshooting24-47
1-1Open in the driver's airbag inflator
Troubleshooting
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lncreased resistance in the driver's airbag
inflator24-50
1-3Short to another wire in the driver's airbag
inflator or decreased reslstance24-52
1-4Short to power in the driver's airbag inflator24-54
1-5Short to ground in the driver's airbag inflator24-56
2-1Open in the passenger's airbag inflator
Troubleshooting
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Increased resistance in the passenger's airbag
inflator24-58
Shon to another wire in the passenger's
airbag inflator or decreased resistance24-60
2,4Short to power in the passenger's airbag
inflator24-62
Short to ground in the passenger's arrbag
inflator24-64
3-1Open in the driver's seat belt tensioner
Troubleshooting
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3-2lncreased resistance in the driver's seat belt
tensroner24-66
Shon to another wire in the driver's seat belt
tensroner24-64
3-4Short to power in the driver's seat belt tensioner24-10
Short to ground in the driver's seat belt tensloner24-7 2
4-1Open in the passenger's seat belt tensioner
Troubleshooting
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Increased resistance in the passenger's seat
belt tensioner24-7 4
4-3Short to another wire in the passenger's seat
belt tensioner24-7 6
4-4
4-5
Short to power in the passenger's seat belt ten-
sroner24-74
Shon to ground in the passenger's seat belt
tensroner24-AO
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Troubleshooting
From page 24-35
Check lhe wire harness otthe SRS indicator light circuit l2l:L Turn the ignitjon switch OFF.2. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3p connector from themain wire harness.3. Connect a voltmeter between the No. I terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 3P connector and qround.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure voltaqe.
ls there 8.5 V o. less tor six seconds atter the ignitionswitch has been turned ON
Short to power in th€ BLU wire of the main wiro halno3s;
Check th€ wire hahess of th6 SRS indicator ci.cuit {31:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then the positivecable, and wait three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's and front passenger,s airbag con-nectors {and disconnect the seat belt tensioner connectors}(see page 24-23).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18p connector from
5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 6 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 'l8P connector and ground.7. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure voltage. Thereshould be 0.5 V or less.
Short to power in the BLU wire oI the SRS main harngas;
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On (cont,dl
'97 modol:
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MAIN WIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
UNDER.DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX
'98 - 00 models:
SRS MAIN HARN€SS3P CONNECTOR
MAIN WIRE HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P COI{NECTOB
FUSE/RELAY BOX
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesnt Go Off - ,99 - 00 models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON {lll, orhas been turnod OFF for less than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags couldaccidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
T.y to reproduce the SRS indicator tight:1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-28).2. Turn the ignition switch ON { }, and check that the SRSindicator light comes on for about six seconds and thengoes off.
Does the SRS indicator tight stey on?
NOYES
Intermittent failure, system b OK at this time. 56€ Trouble-shooting Inle.mittent Failures on page 24-2g.
Check the No. 23 (10 Alfuse:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for blown No. 23 flO A) fuse in the under dashluse/relay box.
ls the fuse OK?
YESNO
Repl.ce the tuse, and erase the memory1. Beplace the No. 23 (10 Ai fuse.2. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-28).3. Turn the ignition switch ON flt).Does the SRS indicator light go ott after six secondt
YES NO
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Conti.m tha DTC, and continue troubl*hooting.
Chock for an open in the SRS main harness (Vg line):1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.2. Disconnect the driver,s and front passenger,s airbag con_nectors, and discoonect the seat belt tensioner connectors(see page 24-23).3. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18p connector fromthe sRs unit.4. Reconnect the baftery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.5. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 3 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 18p connector and oround.6. Turn the ignition switch ON 0l).ls there battery voltage?
YESNO
Open in the SRS main harness (VB line); replaco thenatness,
(A)
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No. 23 110 Al FUSE
FUSE/RELAY BOX
SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
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