
)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.
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MEMORY ERASE
SIGNAL (MESI CONNECTOR I2PI
IGRY, GRYI or [GRN, GRNI
SCS SERVICE CONNECTORo?PAZ - 0010100
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7.
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
The SRS 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 lvlES 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.
8.
SRS indictlorlighi
MESconncclottcaminals
CONNECTED
O,
DISCONI{ECTED
24-15
Troubleshooting Intermittent
Failures
lf there 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.
Afte. checking the DTC, troubleshoot as lollows:
1. Read rhe DTC {see "Reading the DTC"}.
Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC
Memory").
With the shifi lever in neutral, turn the ignition switch
ON (ll), and lei the engine idle.
The SRS indicator light comes on for about six sec-
onds and goes off.
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ON
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Shake the wire harness and the connector, take a test
drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering),
and turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and
hold it there for five lo ten seconds to find the cause
of the intermittent failure.
lf the problem recurs, the SRS indicator light will
stay on.
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Problem recurs, light stays on
3.
4.
6.lf vou can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the sys-
tem is OK at this time.

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whonever ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidentally deploy .nd caus6 damage or iniuri€s.
Check tho pow€r supply (fuse):
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, etc.).
Oo the other indicator liohts como on?
YESNO
Check th6 fuso:Check the No. 25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayb"t
ls th6 tu36 OK?
NOYES
Check the bulb:Replace the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Doos the SRS indicator liqhl come on7
I YES No
END
Check tho wire harns b€twecn fus6 and gauge aasambly:Check for an open in the wire harness between luseNo. 25 {7.5 A) and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat the SRS indicator light comes on.
Doo. tho SRS indic.tor light como on?
I yEs No
I
END
Check tho SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check for blown SRS indicator light butb.
ls the SRS indicator light bulb OK?
NOYES
Ch.ck the SnS indicator liglrt circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconnectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Ooes th6 SRS indicato. llght come on?
I YEs No
:ND
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24-26
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

)The SRS lndicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to
bump the SRS unit; the airbag{sl could accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries
Try to reproduce lhe SRS indicator light:
1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24'15).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten seconds.
3- Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and check that the SRS indi
cator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off
Does the SRS indicEtor light stay on?
[*NO
Intermittent lailure, system is OK at this time. See
Troubloshooting Int6rmittent Failures on page 24'15
Ch€ck the No. 13 {15 A} and No. 23 (10 A) fuses:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for blown No. 13 (15 A) and No.23 (10 A)fuses in
the under dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
vEs No
Replace the luses, and erase the memory1. Replace the fuses.2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con
nector.3. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 15).
4. Turn the ignitaon switch OFF, then disconnect the SCS
service connector from the MES connector.5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the sRS indicato, tigt t go or "ne. "ii--JJl
-I YEs NO1
ENDi
Conlirm the DTC, and continue troubl6shootilg.
Check for an open in the SRS main harness {VA linell'1. Tu.n the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes.
3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connectorls) (see page 24 11).
4. Disconnect the SBS main harness '18P connector from
the sRS unir.5, Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect the
negative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 7 tetminal (+) of
the SRS main harness 18P connector and ground.
7. Turn the ignition switch on.
b there battery voltageT
YESNO
(A)
To page 24 30
Open in the SRS main harness IVA line); replace the SRS
main harness.
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SBS MAIN
(cont'd)
No. 't3 {15 Al FUSE
SRS UNIT
HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
II
24-29

Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'98 - 00 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON {ll}, orhas b66n turned OFF for less than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags coutdaccidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries.
No. 23 {10 Al FUSEFUSE/RELAY BOX
SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
Try to reproduce the SRS indic.tor light:1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (lt), and check that the SRSindicator light comes on for about six seconds and ooesol1.
Intormittent lailulo, systom is OK atthistime. Soo Troublel. o.mittgnl Failuros on paqe24-15.
Check the No. 23 (10 Alfuse:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Check for blown No. 23 (10 A) tuse in the under,dashfuse/relay box.
Replace ihe fus€, and 6.ase the momory1. Replace the No. 23 110 A) fuse.2. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24,15).3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Doos the SRS indicator light go off after 3ix second3?
Check tor an open in the SRS msin harness {VB lincl:1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait tor three minutes.2. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger,s) airbagconnector(s) (see page 24-11).3. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18p connector Iromthe sRs unit.4. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.5. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 3 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 18P connector ano qrouno.6. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
(A)
To page 24-35
24-34

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No DTC -'98 - 00 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or
has been turned OFF for less than three minuies. be
careful not to bump the SRS unil; the airbags could
accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries
(A) To page 24'40
Check for short to ground betweon the under-dash fuse/
relav box end the SRS unil
1. TLrrn the ignition switch OFF
2, Disconnect the battery negative cable, then drsconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes'
3. Disconnect the driver's {and front passenger's airbag)
connector{s) {see Page 24_11)
4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector irom
5. Check resistance between the No 7 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and ground
There should be 1 M0 or more
(cont'd)
No. 13 {15 A) FUSE
sRs MAIN HARNESS
Check the tuse:Check Ior blown No 13 {15 A) fuse in the under dash fuse/
Beplace the fuse. Turn the ignition switch ON (lll, and check
that lhe tuse doesn't blow
The oroblem has disappeared. Test'drive thc vehicle and
s6e Troubleahoodng lntermittent Failures on pago 2&15
Faufty SRS uniu replace the SRS unii (see page 21-761'
(8)
To page 24 40O1'
24-39

Troubleshooting
DTC 1-1 and DTG 1-2
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON 0l), orhas been turned OFF for le33 than three minutes, becareful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) couldaccidentally deploy and cause damage or inluries.
REEL2P CONNECTOR
AZ - SZ5011A
07sAz-TB{0t1At2 0 JACKT-
CABLEREEL2P CONNECTOR
07TAz - SZ5011A
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
SRS MAIN HARNESS
Try to reproduc€ the SRS indicator light:1. Erase the DTC memory lsee page 24,'15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and check that the SRS indi-cator light comes on lor about six seconds and goes off.
Does the SRS indicator liqht 3tav on?
Intermittent lailure. system is OK at this time. So€ TloubleIntermittent Failur6 on Deqe 24-15.
Check for en open in th€ driver's airbag inllator:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect thepositive cable, and wait for three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector from the cablereel 2P connector.CAUTION: Do not disconnect the pa9,!eng6.,s ailbag con-nector.4. Connect the special tool {2 0)to the cable reel 2P connec,tor.5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable,6. Erase the DTC memory {see page 24 15}.7. Read the DTC {see paqe 24-13).
ls OTC 1-1 or DTC 1-2 indicatod?
Open or incroas€d resistanc€ in the driver's ai.bag inoa-tor; r€place the d ve/s airbag lse6 pege 24€?).
Check for an opgn in the cabl6 reel:1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.2. Disconnect the special tool {2 O) from the cable reel 2pconnector,3. Remove the dashboard lower cover, and disconnect thecable reel 2P connector from the SRS main harness.4. Connect the special tool {2 0} to the SRS main harness2P connector, {cont,
To page 24-43
(2 0 JACK)
24-42
l!

Troubleshooting
DTC 1-3
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON {lll, orhas been turned OFF lor less than thrEe minutes, becaroful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbag(s) couldaccidenlally deploy and cause damage 01 iniuries.
DRIVER'S AIRBAGASSEMALY
REEL2P CONNECTOR
AZ - SZ5011A
07saz - TB4011A{2 0 JACK)
CABLEREEL2P CONNECTOR
07TAZ - SZ5011A
TrV to reproduce the SRS indicator light:1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check that the SRS indicator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off.
Does the SRS indicalor light stav on?
YESNO
Intermittent lailure. system is OK ai this tim€. Se€ Troubl€-shooting Intermittent Failures on page 24-15.
Check tor a short lo another wire in the drivo.'s eirbrg in{la-
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector from thecable reel 2P connector,CAUTION: Do not disconnect the passenger's airb.gconnector,4. Connect the special tool (2 0)to the cable reel 2P connector,5. Reconnect the baftery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable,6. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 15).7. Read the DTC (see page 24-13).
ls DTC 1-3 indicated?
NOYES
Shon in the driver's airbag intlator; replace the driv-er's airbag {see page 24-67}.
Check lor a short in the ceble reel:1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minutes.2. Disconnect the special tool (2 O) from the cable reel 2p
3. Remove the dashboard lower cover, and disconnect thecable reel 2P connector from the SRS marn naroess.4. Connect the special tool (2 O) to the SRS main harness2P coonector. {cont,di
fo page24-45
SRS MAIN HARNESS
24-44
07sAz - TBr011At2 0 JACKI

Troubleshooting
!DTC 1-4
CAUTION: Whenever ths ignition 3wiich is ON {lll, or
has boen turned OFF tor loss than three minutes, bs
caroful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidoDtally deploy and cause damage or iniulies.
07SAZ - TB,()11A(2 0 JACKI
CABLEREEL2P CONNECTOR
07TAZ - Szsol' lA
24-46
DRIVER'S AIRBAG
CABLE REEL2P CONNECTOR
Try to roproduc. the SRS indic.lor lightr1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24-15).2. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check that the SRS indi-cator light comes on tor about six seconds and goes off.
Ooes th6 SRS indicltor liqht stey on?
YESNO
Intermitid{ failure, 3y3tem b OK at this time. S€e Troublo-shooting Intormittont Failurss on pago 24.15.
Check for a 3hort to powo. in the d.iver's .irbag inflator:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the baftery negative cable, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three minut6s.3. Disconnect the driver's airbag 2P connector from thecable reel 2P connector.CAUTION: Do not disconnoct the parsengcr'r airbagconnactoa.4. Connect the SRS service connector (2 O) to the cable reel2P connector.5. Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect thenegative cable.6. Erasethe DTC memory (see page 24-15).7. Read th6 DTC {seo page 24-13},
ls OTC 1-4 indic.tedT
YESNO
Short to pow.r in the driver'i rirbrg inilrtor; r€pl.cothe driver'! airbag l!e. paga 24-67).
Check for a ahort to Dow€r in tha crblo.eet:1. Disconnect the battery negative cabl€, then disconnectthe positive cable, and wait for three mrnur€s.2. Disconnect the special tool (2 O) trom the cable reel 2Pcononector.3. Bemove the dashboard lower cover, and disconnect thecable reel 2P connector trom th€ SRS main harness.4. Connect the special tool 12 0) to the SRS main harness2P connector. (cont'd)
fo page 24-47
SRS MAIN HABNESS
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