I did the clear the SRS light trick but it came back a day later. Could it be the battery? This car is
F'd!! There is currently a recall on the airbag system so I thought that was the answer but the
dealer said it had nothing to do with it and
$89 to just diagnose. I'm afraid it won't pass inspection
this month.
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Originally Posted by Meanie
Will a manual have the wiring diagram?
Electronics isn't my strong suit, thus, what will I need to search?
If you could find a manual, it may or may not have wiring diagrams included.
Hondas factory service info is all online now, there are no paper manuals.
Honda Service Express (LINK)
If you have access to this (for a small fee), then you will also have the actual troubleshooting procedures available for your fault code and should follow those instructions
I can't comment on other possible printed (paper) information resources, but there are other sources for electronic service information such as Alldata and Mitchell On Demand, which might be available at your local library.
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I've seen some videos on airbag removal and they disconnect the battery prior to doing so. Is that to eliminate the risk of it going off?
Yes......but you should read and follow the manufacturers' published service information, procedures, and warnings. (there is a length of time to wait)
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I hate disconnecting my battery since I have to reset stations, remote start, etc.
If you choose to disregard published warnings and procedures, you assume all risk and liability. (you assume all risk and liability by doing the work yourself anyway)
Now that that has been said......I do a lot of this sort of work without disconnecting the battery, but I am very aware of what I'm working with and know the risks involved.
I might first disconnect and reconnect each individual connection for the problem component one by one, and after each connection is done, immediately recheck (scanner check) if the code returns....If a code stays gone after a disconnect and reconnect, then it's pretty safe to assume the issue was contained within the connector you just touched, and this is not an uncommon occurrence.
i.e. remove airbag, unplug and replug one of its firing connectors, recheck for code.
Unplug and replug the other firing connector, recheck for code.
Unplug and replug the yellow 4 wire harness connector on the clockspring, recheck code.
Remove column covers to access the yellow 4 wire harness connector on the forward side of the clockspring, recheck code
Continuity checks----leave that last yellow connector disconnected because it
shouldhave a shorting bar that engages when disconnected (I would have to confirm this before actual testing in the car)...so then if it does then you can do checks with meter in each of the pairs in the yellow 4 wire connector in the steering wheel area. The pair of yellows should read as about zero ohms, the pair of red wires should read as about zero ohms.
If your Honda airbag light remains on, it most likely means that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) has detected a problem with the airbag system. When your Honda airbag system functions properly, the airbag light comes on when you turn on the ignition but should turn off once you start the engine.
If the airbag system detects a problem, you will see the airbag light stay on. In newer models, a warning message will display on the dashboard stating the “check airbag system.”
Driving a Honda with an airbag light increases the chances of serious injury if you get into an accident.
Common Causes
Common problems that can trigger Honda airbag lights to come on.
- Passenger occupancy sensor.
- Disconnected or damaged wire harness.
- Faulty connectors.
- Blown airbag.
- Blow pre-tensioner.
- Dead battery.
- Clock Spring.
- Fault stored in the SRS module after an accident.
- Defective clock spring.
- Low battery voltage.
- Unplugged connector.
- Damaged Wire harness.
- Damaged SRS / crash sensor.
- Defective airbag.
The Airbag system comprises a control unit, multiple sensors, seat-belt buckles, tensioners, and airbags. Any of these components can fail. To find out why your Honda airbag light is on, read the SRS / Airbag module’s fault codes.
How to Read Codes and Reset Honda Airbag Light
You will need a Honda OBD-II scanner, such as Foxwell for Honda, to diagnose and reset SRS faults.
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Basic code readers cannot diagnose or reset the Honda airbag light.
- Locate the OBD-II port under the dashboard and connect your
scanner.
- Turn on the ignition but do not start the
engine.
- Allow the scanner to power on. Go to the Control Unit and select the Airbag
menu.
- Scroll down to Read Codes. Review all the
codes.
- If codes are in STORED status, you can then proceed to clear the codes. If codes are
PRESENT or PERMANENT, you must fix the issue before resetting the Honda airbag light with a scanner.
If faulty or broken SRS components are faulty, the faulty component(s) will need to be replaced. Do not install an airbag removed from a Honda due to a recall.
Recalls
Check if there is a recall related to the SRS for your particular Honda vehicle. If the fault is related to the recall, your Honda dealer will fix it free of charge, even if the vehicle is out of warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Honda airbag light is on, but I get no codes.You are most likely using a scanner that can not read fault codes from the airbag module. Most generic OBD2 scanners can’t read Honda airbag codes. Here is a list of scanners that can read and clear Honda airbag fault codes.
On which models can you reset the Honda airbag light with a scanner?Any 1996 and newer Honda with an OBD2 port under the dashboard. Including models such as
Accord
Acty Vamos
CAPA
Civic
CR-V
CR-Z
Edix FR-V
Element
Elyson
Freed
HR-V
Insight
Inspire
Integra
Fit
Legend
Life
Logo
Mobilio
Odyssey
Pilot
Prelude
Ridgeline
S-MX
S2000
Stephen
Stream
HR-V Vezel
No
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