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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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off - '97 model (cont,d)
From page 24 37(A)
SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
(B)To page 24'39
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
(c)To page 24-40
DASHBOAND WIRE HARI{ESS5P CONNECTOR
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Check the SRS unit:Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector terminals No.6 and No.7 with a jumper wire and backprobe
Faulty SRS unit or poo. contact at the SRS main ha.ness18P connectoi; check the connector.lfthe conneqtor is OK, replace the SRS unit.
Oid tuse No. 13 (15 Al blow?
Check for a short to ground in the SRS indicator tight cir-cutl:1. Turn the ignitlon switch oFF.2, Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5p connectorfrom the gauge assembly.3. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal ofthe dashboard wire harness 5P connector and ground. Thereshould be 1 MO or more.
Shon to ground in th6 gaugo assembly; replaco the gau96
JUMPER WIRE
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Ftom page 24-42(A)
SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
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1B)fo page 24-44
(c)
To page 24-45
Wire side of lemale lerminals
DASHBOAED WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
DASHEOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
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SRS UNIT
SRS MAIN HARNESS
Check the SRS unit:Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector terminals No.
3 and No. 6 with a iumper wire and backprobe
Does the SRS indicator light go otf?
Faulty SRS unit or poor contact at the SRS main harness
18P connedor; check the connector.lf the connoctor is OK, replace the SRS unit
Did tuse No. 23 {10 A} blow?
Check for a short to ground in the SRS indicator light cir-
curl:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2, Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assembly,3. Check resistance between the No l terminal ofthedash-
board wire harness 5P connector and ground. There
should be 1 Mo or more.
Short to ground in the gauge assembly; replace the gauge
JUMPER WIRE
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