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DTCDetection ltemNotes9-1Internal failure of the SRS unit. lf intermittent, it could mean internalfailure of the unit or a faulty indicator circuit. Refer toTroubleshooting Intermittent Failures (see page 23-26).
NOTE: Before troubleshooting DTC 9-1 or 9-2, check battery/systemvoltage. lf the voltage is low, repair the charging system beforetroubleshooting the SRS.
(see page 23-69)
9-2Internal failure of the SRS unit. lf intermittent, it could mean internalfailu re of the power supply (VB line). Refer to TroubleshootingIntermittent Failures (see page 23-26).
NOTE: Before troubleshooting DTC 9-1 or 9-2, check battery/systemvoltage. lf the voltage is low, repair the charging system or replacethe b€ttery before troubleshooting the SRS.
9-3Faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch(see Daqe 23-71)9-4
9-6
FaultLtglt passenger's seat belt buckle switch
Faulty Ieft front imDact sensorlgqgfage 23-74)
{see Daqe 23-77)9-7Faulty right front impact sensor(see paqe 23-79)10-1Seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners (and airbag(s)) deployedDriver's side airbag deployed
Seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners (and airbag(s)) and driver'sside airbag deployed
Front passenqer's side airbao deDloved
(see page 23-69)10-2
r0-3
'10-4
'10-5Seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners (and airbag(s)) and frontpassenqer's side airbaq deDloved
10-6Driver's and front passenqer's side al10-7Seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners (and airbag(s)) and driver'sand front passenger's side airbags deployed
1 1-1Open or increased resistance in driver's side airbao inflator(see paqe 23-81)Short to another wire or decreased resistance in driver's side airbaoinflator
(see page 23-82)
11-4Short to power in driver's side airbaq inflator(see oaqe 23-83)I t-5Short to ground in driver's side airbaq inflator{see paqe 23-85)Open or increased resistance in front passenger's side airbaginflator
(see page 23-86)
Short to another wire or decreased resistance in front passenger's
side airbag inflator
(see page 23-87)
12-4Short to power in front passenqer's side airbaq inflator{see Daqe zJ-uu}I z-5Short to ground in front passenger's side airbaq inflator(see oaqe 23-90)13-1Internal failure of the driver's side impact sensor(see page 23-70)
No signal from the driver's side impact sensor(see paqe 23-91)13-4
14-1-7ii,
Faulty power supply to the df,rglllug t Opact s9I99LInternal failure ofthe front passenger's side impact sensor
(see page 23-92)(see page 23-70)
14-3No signal from the front passenger's side impact sensor(see paqe 23-94)14-4Faulty power supply to the front passenqer's side impact sensor(see page 23-95)15-1Faultv OPDS unit or OPDS not initialized(see paqe 23-96115-2Faulty side airbag cutoff indicator circuit(see Daqe 23-99)15-3Faulty OPDS sensor(see oaoe 23-104)
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ISystem Description
SRS Components
Airbags
The SRS is a safety device which, when used with the seat belt, is designed to help protect the driver and frontpassenger in a frontal impact exceeding a certain set limit. The system consists ofthe SRS unit, including safingsensor and impact sensor (A), the cable reel (B), the driver's airbag (C), the front passenger,s airbag (D). seat belttensioners (l), seat belt buckle tensioners (J), and front impact sensors (K).
Since the driver's and front passenger's airbags use the same sensors, both normally inflate at the same ttme.However, it is possible for only one airbag to inflate. This can occur when the severity of a collision is at the margin, orthreshold, that determines whether or not the airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will provide sufficientprotection, and the supplemental protection offered by the airbag would be mininal.
Side Airbags
The side airbags (E) are in each front seat-back. They help protect the upper torso of the driver or front seat passenger
during a moderate to severe side impact. Side impact sensors (F) in each door sill and in the SRS unit detect such animpact and instantly inflate the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. Only one side airbag will deploy during a sideimpacl. lf the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.
Seat Belt and Seat Belt Buckle Tensioners
The seat belt and seat belt buckle tensioners are linked with the SRS airbags to further increase the effectiveness ofthe seat belt. ln a front-end collision, the tensioners instantly retract the belt and buckle firmly to secure the occupantsin their seats.
OPDS
The side airbag system also includes an occupant position detection system (OpDS). This system consists of sensors(G)and an OPDS unit (H) in the front passenger's seat-back. The OPDS unit sends occupant heighl and position data tothe SRS unit. lf the OPDS unit determines that the front passenger is of small stature (for example, a child) and thefront passenger is leaning into the side airbag deployment path, the SRS unit will automatically disable the passenger'sside airbag. The SRS unit will also disable the airbag when the OPDS detects certain obiects on the seat. When theside airbag is disabled, the side airbag cutoff indicator on the instrument panel alerts the driver that the passenger'sside airbag will not deploy in a side impact. When the object is removed, or the passenger sits upright, the side airbagcutoff indicator will go off after a few seconds, alerting the driver that the passenger's side airbag will deploy in a sideimDact.
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sRs
Airbag Disposal (cont'dl
Deploying Components Out of the Vehicle
lf an intact airbag or tensioner has been removed from
a scrapped vehicle, or has been found defective or
damaged during transit, storage, or service, it should be
deoloved as follows:
1. Confirm that the special tool isfunctioning properly
by following the check procedure on this page or
on the tool label.
2. Position the airbag face up, outdoors, on flat
ground, at least 30 feet (10 meters) from any
obstacles or DeoDle.
3. Follow steps 9 through 1 1 of the in-vehicle
deployment procedure.
Disposal of Damaged Components
1. lf installed in a vehicle, follow the removal
procedure for the driver's airbag (see page 23-113),
front passenger's airbag (see page 23-114), side
airbag (see page 23-115). seat belt tensioner (see
page 23-4), and seat belt buckle tensioner.
2. In all cases. make a short circuit by cutting,
stripping, and twisting together the two inflator
wires.
NOTE; The driver's and passenger's airbag each
have four wires: twist each pair of like-colored
wires together
Package the component in the same packaging that
the new reolacement Dart came in.
Mark the outside of the box "DAMAGED AIRBAG
NOT DEPLOYED'" ''DAMAGED SIDE AIRBAG NOT
DEPLOYED", "DAMAGED SEAT BELT TENSIONER
NOT DEPLOYED" or "DAlvlAGED SEAT BELT
BUCKLE TENSIONER NOT DEPLOYED" so it does
not get confused with your parts stock.
Contact your Honda District Service Manager for
how and where to return it for disposal.
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Deployment Tool Check
1. Connect the yellow clips to both switch protector
handles on the tool; connect the tool to a battery.
2. Push the operation switch: green means the tool is
OK; red means the tool is faulty
3. Disconnectthe battery and the yellow clips.
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Service Manual lndex
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NOTE: Referto the lollowing listto look up A/C Pressure Switch CircuitDTCS, symptoms, fuses, connectors, wire Troubleshooting ......... ...-.-....-...-.-.-....-..21-32 Bharnesses, specifications, maintenanceschedules, and general serviceinlormation:
DTC Troubleshooting Indexes
A/C Signal CircuitTroubleshooting.........................-...... 11-'133 Back-up Light SwitchTest .......................................................... 13'3A/F lAir Fuel Ratiol SensorABS/TCS Components ........................ 19-34 Replacement ....................................... 1 1-113 Back-up Li9ht3EPS Components ................................. '17-22 Circuit DiagramFueland Emissions11-i A-Dillar Corner Trim
ABS Indicator Circuit
Heating/Ventilation ................................ 21-9 Replacement ...............-.....-..............-.... 20,96 Ball Joint BootssRS ........................................................ 23-28Replacement ......
... 19-52 Ball Joints
22-75
18 16
Remova1.............-.......... . ...........18-10Symptom Troubleshooting Indexes TroubleshootingABS/TCSComponents........................ 19 35Cruise Control System ..........................4 38 ABS Modulator-contml UnitEPS Components ................................. 17-23 Bemoval/lnstallation ............................ 19-57 BettervFan Controls10,12
Accessory Powor Socket Front
Blowor Pow€r Transistor
.......22 50
Blower UnitRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 21-39
Fuel and Em issions .............................. 11-10 ABS/TCS ComoonentsHeating/Ventilation..............................21 10 Component Location Index ................. 19-30 Beverage Holder
SRS ........................................................ 23'30 CircuitDiaqram.......................... 19'42Blower MotorReplacement .....21 41
21-38
Power 0istribution ...............................22-46 TesVReplacement .............................. 22'149Under-dash Fuse/Relay Box ............... 22 45Under-hood Fuse/Belay Box ...............22 44 Accessory Power Sockets
Fuse/Relay lndexes
(to harness)
Connector and Wire Harness lndexesComponent Connectors
Circuit Oiagram .................................. 22-149
Air Cleaner......2214 Rep1acemen1.....................................11-162
Air MixControl MotorMeintenence section .................... Section 3 Replacement ......................................... 21'34 Brake CelipersTest......................21-34 Overhaul19-14,23Gene.al lnlormation section........ Section 1
21.57
Airbag. Driver's
Ahernator FR Signal CircuitTroubleshooting .... .........-..........11 134
AntennaReplacement
Inspection ............................................. 19-24Rep|acement................. .................... 19-25
Bieke Meder Cylinder
Irake Discs
A
Replacement ....................................... 23 1 'l3 Inspection .................... ................... 19-13,22Repair ...........-...................................... 23 1 16Brake Fluid Level SwitchAirbag. Front Passenger's TestBeplacement....................................... 23-1 14AIC Brake LightsComponent Location fndex ...................21-3 Altemator CircuitDiagram....................................22-74Description.....................................-....21'1'l Beplacement ................ ........................... 4 29CircuitDiagram....................................21-14 Overhaul .................................................4-30 Brake Lines and Hoses
19.10
A/C CompressolReplacement .......-...-............................. 21 -41
A/C Compr€ssor ClulchRep1acement......................................... 19-15.........22-103 Inspection ............................................. 19-16Inspecton........Overhaul ..........
A/C CondenserReplacement,.,
21-442l-49 Audio Unit
Replacement
Brake PadsRemoval/lnstallation .. ........................22-100 Inspection/Rep1acement................ 19-11,20A/C Compressor Clutch CircuitTroubleshooting ................................... 21-30 Audio Unit Connector Brake Pedal22101 Adjustment..............19,6ArfC Comoressor Relief ValvcReplacement ..........-...-.......................... 21-51 Audio/Entertainment
A/C Compr$sor Thermal Protector Circuit DiagramReplacement............-............................ 21-51
Component Location In dex .................22-9A Test .......-.............. 22-84Breke Pedal Posilion Switch
Brake Pedal Position Switch Signal Clrcuit11-137
.....21 52
A/C Condenser Fan CircuitTroubleshooting ................... . . . . . .....21-28
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Troubleshooting
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Orive BehInspecaron................ 4-26
Door PanelsRemoval/lnstallation -............................. 20-4
Door Sash TrimRep1acement......................................... 20 10
Door StrikersAdiustment ........................................... 20-13
Door Weatherst psBeplacement...........-............................. 20 1 1
EPS Conirol UnitRemoval/1nsta11ation ..................-......... 17-67
EPS Indicator CircuitTroubleshooting ................................... 17 -47
EPS MotorRemoval/lnstallation .-.......................... 17-49
EVAP CanisterRep1acement......................... ......... 11,189
EVAP Control Syst€mComponentLocation Index ..............'11-170
EVAP Two-Wey ValveTest ..........-.............-............................ 11 186
Evaporetor CoreRep1acement........................ . ... 21-42
Evaporator Tomperature SensorReplacement......................................... 21 -37Test..................................... ..........2137
EvaporrtoFHeater UnitReplacement........................................ 21 43
Exhaust ManifoldRemoval/1nsta11ation ................................ I 7
Exhaust Pipe8ep|acement............................................. 9-8
Front SpeakersRep|acement....................................... 22-102
Front SuspensionComponentLocation Index................... 18-3
Fueland EmissionsDescription ........................................... 11-12
Fuel Fill DoorAdjustment ..........-................................ 20 93
Fuel Fill Door OpenetBeplacement........................ . ............ 20.109
Fuel Fill Door Opener CableReplacement....................................... 20- lO7
Fuel FilterReplacement....................................... 1 1-152
Fuel Gauge Sending UnitTest ......................-.-..........-.................. 11'156
Fuel Injection Syslem (PGM"FIlComponent Location 1ndex................. 11-49
Fuel IniectorsRep1acemen1....................................... 1 1 1 1 l
Fuel Lines and HosesInspection .......................................... 1 1'146Removal ....................... . .. . .... 11-149Insta|1ation .......................................... 1 1 150
FuelPipe ProtectolReplacement....................................... 20-104
Fuel Pressure RegulatotReplacement....................................... 1 1-152
Fuel Pulsation DamperReplacemenl................................... 11 154
Fuel PumpReplacement,,,,,.,.,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,.,.,.,,,..,.. 11-153
Fuel Pump CircuitTroubleshooting -.......-....................... 1 1-141
FuelSupply SystemComponent Location lndex .............. 11 140Adjustment................................... 11-144Test........-...-................. ... ............- 11-145
FuelTankBeplacemenl.............. . ..... .. 11 155
Fuel Tank Vapor ControlValveTest ......................-....... ... . . 11-187Replacement,,.,,...,.,,,.,.,,,,... .. .. 11 189
Fuses{See first page ofthis Index)
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Rep|acement................. ..................... 4 26
Drive Belt Auto-tensionellnspection ............................................... 4 21Rep1acement.................................... ..4-28
Driver's PocketRemoval/lnstallation -........................... 20-60
Driver's TrayRemoval/lnstallation .........................-.- 20-65
DRL {Daytime Running LightslControl Unitlnput Test .................... ........ . . . ......22-16
DTCs(See first page olthis Index)
Dust and Pollen FillerReplacement......................................... 21-39
Dynamic Damper, DriveshaftsReplacement........................................... 16-8
ECT SensorReplacement.,.,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,................ 1 1-1 14
El€ctrical Power Steering IEPS)Signal CircuitTroubleshooting ........ ... .. 11-135
EmblemsReplacement......................-................ 20-100
Engine AssemblyRemova1 .................................................... 5 2Installation ............._.................................. 5-9
Engine Block AssemblyComponent Location Inder ..................... 7.3
Engine Block, BareInspect|onRepair
Fan ControlsComponent Location Index................. 10'l 1Circuit Diagram .. ..... . .. . .................. 10 13
Fender Fairing, FrontReplacement...-................................... 20-103
Final Driven Gear. M/TReplacement.... . . ................................ 13-53
FrameRepair Chan............ ... ....................... 20 11 4
Frame StiffenelReplacement......-................................ 20- J'13
Front ConsoleRemoval/lnstallation ............................ 20 5lDisassembJy/Reassemb|y ................... 20 58
Front DoorsComponent Location Index................... 20-2Adiustment ........................................... 20.12
Front Driveshaft AssemblyInspeclion .................... ... ....16 3Remova1...................-...... ... .....16-3Disassembly ............................... .....165Resassemb|y ................................-......... 16-9Insta11arion ........................ ...... ............ l6 17
Front lmpact SensorsRep1acement............................ ...23 125
................7-15................1 11
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Entry Light Control SystemComponent Location Index ...............-. 22-89Circuit Dia9ram .................................... 22 90
EPS ComponentsComponent Location 1ndex..........-...... 17-!7Description ........................ ...... ..17-24Circuit Diagram11 26(cont'd)

SuspensionAdjustment................-............................184 VComponent Location Index................. 20-17
Windshield GlessReplacement............-..............-............. 20 19
Synchro Ring, Triple-coneInspection...............-..........................1339 ValveGuides
Synchro SleeveInspectaon/Reassemb1y ....................... 13 39
Inspection ............-.-................................ 6 32Beplacement ..........-................................ 6 33 Wiper Intermittent Control Unit,Rear WindowInput Test
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Valve SeatsRepair ...................................................... 6 35.....22-134
WiDer Motor, Rear WindowRep1acement....................................... 22-1 46Adjustment .-.-.......Removal ...-...-......................................-... 6-31 WiDer Motor, windshield6-9
.....6-32 Test.......-..........-.....-.............................22-143Taillight
ThermostaiTest ........................
Inspec!on
Vehicle Speed Signal Circuit
VTC System
Wiper/WasheI
Wi.ing System
10 4 Troubleshooting .....-... ..........................22-65 Component Location In dex ..............22-134Replacement.....-...-....... ...................... 10 IvssThrottle BodyTest ..................Removal/lnstallation .. . . . . . .. ... 11-'165 VTC ActuatorDisassembly/Feassemb|y................-11-166 Inspection
Circuit Diagram .......................... 22-136, 131
Replacement -.............. ............ .............22 61 Wiper/Washor SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22-1 40
.................68 WireHarnesses
11-160
Replacement ........................................... 6 24 (Seefirstpageofthislndex)Throttle CableAdjustment ...... ...-.................... 11163 VTC Oil ConlrolSolenoid ValveRemoval/1nsta11ation..........................11164 Removal....-...-... |1-127 HowtoIn{ormation ...............................223Belay and Control UnitLocations .-....-.............. -.-.-....- 22-7, 4, 1 1, 12Beplacement.........-............................... 1767 ComponentLocationlndex.............. 11-117Tie-rod Ball Joint Boots
lnstallation
Replacement
Turn Signal/Hazard Relay
tsTiming/Cam ChainVTEC Solenoid Valve...612 Femoval/lnspection....-......................11-128................ 6 15
Timing/Cam Chain Auto-tensionelRemoval/1nsta11ation..............................6-19 W
Troubleshooting{See first page ot this Index)
Turn Signal Light
Timing/Cam Chain CaseOil SealInstallation......................-......................6,21 Washer Fluid Level SwitchTesVReplacement .............................. 22 1 44Trailing ArmsRemoval/lnstallation .............. . . . . ..... 18 33 Washer Fluid ReservoirReplacement ....................................... 22-1 46tnmComponent Location lndex ................- 20 49 Washer Motor, WindshieldRemoval/lnstallation ..-.......20 50,51,52,53 Test -..............-.............. ........................22 144
Washer Tube, WindshieldReplacement......-...-............................ 22 1 47
W.ter Outlet.........22 A4 Installation ..................-........................... '10-9
InputTest........22-87 lnstallation................ 10IWeter Passage
Wheels andTires
Turn Signal/Hazard Warning Lights Water PumpComponent Location In dex .................22 85 Inspection ........................... .. . . . ....... 10 5Circu it Diagram ................-................... 22-86 Replacement .-......................................... 10 5
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WheelBearingsInspec|ion ....................................... ....... 18 8
Wheel Speed SensorsInspection ..-..,.,.,,.,,,,,.,.,,,...................... 19-59Replac€ment ........-....... . . . . . . .. -.... 19-59UndeFdash Fuse/R€lay BoxRemoval/lnstaf lation ............................ 22-49
Upper ArmsRemoval/|nsta11ation................. ... 18-32
],sInspect|on