With Manufacturer's Scan Tool

NOTE: This is the only information provided by the manufacturer for reading diagnostic trouble codes.

Reading the DTC
When the SRS indicator light is on, read the DTC using either of the following methods:

Honda PGM Tester "SRS" Menu Method




Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P DLC (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SRS" menu. If the Tester indicates no DTC, DTC 9-1, or DTC 9-2, double-check by selecting "SCS" on the display, and watching the SRS indicator light.

Honda PGM Tester "SCS" Menu Method (retrieving the flash codes)

The SRS indicator light (A) indicates the DTC by the number of blinks when the Honda PGM Tester (C) is connected to the DLC (16P) (B).

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (C) to the DLC (16P) (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu (see the Honda PGM Tester Operator's Manual).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). The SRS indicator light (A) comes on for about 6 seconds, and then goes off. Then it will blink to indicate the DTCs (see the table).
4. Read the DTC (proceed with the troubleshooting procedure for this DTC).
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.
6. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester (C) from the DLC (16P) (B).

Patterns Of DTC Indications / Reading The Main Code And Sub Code:

- Including the most recent problem, up to three different malfunctions can be indicated (see example 1).
- In case of a continuous failure, the DTC will be indicated repeatedly (see example 1).
- In case of an intermittent failure, the SRS indicator light will indicate the DTC one time, then it will stay on (see example 2).
- If both a continuous and an intermittent failure occur, both DTCs will be indicated as continuous failures.
- When the system is normal (no DTCs), the SRS indicator light will stay on (see example 3).
- If the SRS indicator light comes on continuously without a DTC, there may be a problem with the system.
- If the SRS indicator light does not come on, always check for an open or a short to ground in the SCS circuit before troubleshooting the system.