Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures
Troubleshooting Intermittent FailuresIf there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur, it will be stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the SRS indicator will come on.
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see "Reading the DTC").
2. Erase the DTC memory (see "Erasing the DTC Memory").
3. With the shift lever in neutral, start the engine, and let it idle.
4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
5. Shake the wire harness and the connectors, take a test drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering), turn the steering wheel fully left and right, and hold it there for 5 to 10 seconds. If the problem recurs, the SRS indicator will come on.
6. If you can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit
Special Tools Required
SCS service connector 07PAZ-0010100
When a seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, and/or OPDS unit is replaced, initialize the OPDS by following the procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the DLC (16P) (1), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu to ground the SCS line (see the Honda PGM Tester Operator's Manual).
3. Connect the SCS service connector (B) to the MES connector (2P) (2). Do not use a jumper wire.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator went off.
6. The SRS indicator comes on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator comes on.
7. The SRS indicator goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector within 4 seconds.
8. Watch the SRS indicator.
- If the indicator blinks two times and then stays on, the OPDS unit is initialized, but the DTCs need to be erased. Go to step 9, then erase the DTCs.
- If the indicator blinks two times and then goes off, the OPDS unit is initialized. Go to step 9.
- If the indicator stays on without first blinking, the OPDS is not initialized. Read the DTC. If DTC 15-1 is indicated, repeat the initialization procedure. If another DTC is indicated, go to the appropriate DTC Troubleshooting Index. DTC List - Supplemental Restraint System
9. Turn the ignition switch off, and disconnect the PGM Tester.