General Diagnostic Information

The self-diagnostic function of the SRS system allows it to locate the causes of system problems and to store this information in memory. For easier troubleshooting, this data can be retrieved via a data link circuit.

When you turn the ignition switch ON (II), the SRS indicator will come on. If it goes off after six seconds, the system is normal.

if there is an 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 battery is disconnected.

When you connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P), and turn the ignition switch ON (II), 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 for this code.

Precautions
Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. If 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 is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit or the side impact sensor; the airbags or the side airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

Before you remove the SRS main harness, disconnect the driver's airbag connector and the front passenger's airbag connector.

Before you remove the SRS floor harness, disconnect both seat belt tensioner 2P connectors, and disconnect both side airbag 2P connectors.

Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged. If 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 special tools.