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revlimitx04 · 08-30-2004, 10:32 PM

Ok, i searched and search honda tech and no one had a clear documentation on how to Reset the SRS Light on 5th gens. (also might apply to 96+ accords and preludes)

To erase the DTC memory and reset the SRS indicator light, first locate the yellow plastic Memory Erase Signal (MES) connector:
-The SRS connector is plugged into the upper right corner of the driver's side under dash fuse panel or behind the driver's side left kick panel.

The two wire color combinations found housed in the MES yellow connector should be as follows:
-2.2L engines: Gray/Gray or Black/White
-2.3L engines: Green/Green or Black/White
-V6 engines: Green/Green or Black/(light green-black)

Once the MES connector has been properly located and identified, proceed as follows.
1. Verify and make sure the ignition is switched OFF.
2. Connect the 2 pins in the MES with a paper clip or metal object.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. The SRS Indicator Light should come on for 6 seconds and then go off. Remove the (paper clip) within 4 seconds of when the SRS Light goes off.
5. The SRS Indicator Light should come back on agian. Reconnect the (paper clip) within 4 seconds of the time when the SRS Indicator Light comes back on.
6. The SRS light should go off. Remove the (paper clip) from the MES connector within 4 seconds of the light going off.
7. If the process was succesfull, the SRS Indicator Light will blink two times.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait 10 seconds.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON and the SRS indicator lamp should come on for 6 seconds and then go off if all the codes have been successfully cleared.
10. If the SRS Indicator Light does not go off, repeat the erasing the DTCs procedure. If after several attempts to erase the DTCs the SRS Indicator light stars on, use blink codes to help locate the problem in the SRS System. Inspect and make sure that all the components and electrical connectors are properly installed and connected.
11. Once the DTCs have been successfully erased, reinstall the yellow MES connector to its holder in the fuse panel.

This documentation comes from: Chilton's Honda Accord/Prelude 1996-00 Repair Manual. (Covers all US and Canadian models of Honda Accord and Prelude.)

I hope this helps solve the tempromental SRS Light that alot of us have problems with. My SRS light was on for 6-7 months of owning the car, the previous owner wrecked it and had everything repaired by a qualified shop, but the shop didnt reset the memory for some reason. And supposively dealerships couldnt find the problem, because there wasnt a problem, just needed the MES reset. If this guide doesnt solve your problem then take it to the dealership and have them read the trouble codes coming from the SRS light, because its very important to have working airbags, if this light is on, your airbag system is disabled.
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esca · 08-30-2004, 10:33 PM

revlimitx04 · 08-31-2004, 01:52 PM

bump

revlimitx04 · 08-31-2004, 02:52 PM

Modified by revlimitx04 at 3:25 AM 9/3/2004

revlimitx04 · 09-03-2004, 01:25 AM

Not_Rice4ws · 09-03-2004, 12:29 PM

airbags burn faces in low speed collisions too.

kaj · 01-15-2006, 11:34 PM

i checked the under-dash fuse box. i THINK i can see a small, yellow plug with two green wires coming out. it looks to also have loom over it that is wrapped in yellow tape. it's tucked a bit up there.
would this be the right plug to use?

thanks in advance.

BlueLude94 · 01-16-2006, 08:30 AM

Is it possible to get a picture of the connector?

kaj · 01-16-2006, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueLude94

Is it possible to get a picture of the connector?

i'm going to try mine today. if it's the right one, i'll post a picture of it by this evening. be sure to check back. since nobody else wants to help, i'll handle it

kaj · 01-16-2006, 05:51 PM

BlueLude94: here ya go. these pics were taken in my '00 DC2, but i'm sure the plug is the same. my particular plug had the green/green wire combination. the wires/loom were wrapped in yellow tape. all pics were taken while laying on my back with my head towards the pedals. hopefully that helps with the orientation.

here, you can see how i did the connect/unconnect part of the procedure. much easier to touch/untouch two wires together than to watch the SRS light and plug/unplug a jumper wire/paperclip

you want to put the wires/paperclip/etc into the TOP holes:

hope this helps you and anyone else that needed pictures ( i would have had this done two days ago had someone shown pics

)

Modified by kaj at 9:31 PM 1/18/2006

Silver Surfer · 01-16-2006, 06:34 PM

thanks, i've been looking for this...i was having trouble finding the connector.....hopefully i will find it tomorrow

kaj · 01-20-2006, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Surfer

thanks, i've been looking for this...i was having trouble finding the connector.....hopefully i will find it tomorrow

how did it go?

AdReNaLiN · 01-20-2006, 08:45 PM

baller mugen pedals

kaj · 01-21-2006, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdReNaLiN

baller mugen pedals

i have no idea what you are talking about....

yeah. one of the best "bling" mods ever. they really are great pedals.

pumafeet10 · 01-26-2006, 02:24 PM

well i tried to reset it 3 times and it still won't go away not sure if i should keep going or not?

Silver Surfer · 01-26-2006, 03:05 PM

I still haven't found the connector....i found the main 2pin harness at the inside fuse panel....pulled the carpet back and followed it to the srs box where it runs into a big clip and there are some grounds.....i never found another connector.......anyone done this on a 4th gen prelude?

pumafeet10 · 01-26-2006, 03:26 PM

look for yellow that is the best way to find it i believe

Silver Surfer · 01-27-2006, 07:07 AM

well i just did the jdm climate control, so i've had my dash off i know where all the yellow is. I just can't find it......and i can't find anyone with a 4th gen that will say they have. I also don't see any mention of it in the helms.....is it possible we don't have that connector....then what would i do?

redlabel · 09-06-2008, 09:46 AM

I did this procedure and after shorting the wire the ligth turns off.
Then I opened the curcit and the ligth came on again. I closed the loop again and the ligth went off. After opening the cuircit the ligth came on and never blinked 2 times.
It just stayed on.
What is the problem??

moruajr · 11-02-2009, 09:26 AM

i have had this light on for a few years so i stopped driving the car, i just have one question though, my horn still will not work. what might be the reason for this and what parts would i have to buy if any to get them to work? i cant pass inspection because of this. please email me the reply

rollingslow@yahoo.com

or send pm but i dont check this much

A Blue Lude · 11-02-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moruajr

i have had this light on for a few years so i stopped driving the car, i just have one question though, my horn still will not work. what might be the reason for this and what parts would i have to buy if any to get them to work? i cant pass inspection because of this. please email me the reply

rollingslow@yahoo.com

or send pm but i dont check this much

Cable reel (aka clock spring) behind the steering wheel.

samurhai · 11-02-2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver Surfer

well i just did the jdm climate control, so i've had my dash off i know where all the yellow is. I just can't find it......and i can't find anyone with a 4th gen that will say they have. I also don't see any mention of it in the helms.....is it possible we don't have that connector....then what would i do?

for the 4th gens it should be dangling along with a blue under the climate control, behind the radio deck. it might be plugged into a clip to cap it off

if this doesn't help, pm me

moruajr · 11-02-2009, 06:43 PM

forgot to mention that i changed out the clock spring already and nothing. the wires were spiced and was making contact with the steering wheel hub. is there a relay? i looked at all my fuses and they are all good. first the cruise control went out, then the horn stopped working, then the airbag. so the srs light came on and then a month later, nothing. the car has been sitting for 3 years.

my friend wired up the car to send a signal to the computer, that was the only way it would start.

CarsAddict · 11-03-2009, 01:57 PM

ive reset it many a time and still no luck.

CarsAddict · 11-03-2009, 01:58 PM

it should dangle along the floor with the blue wire??

08-30-2004, 10:33 PM	#2
esca Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cupertinio, CA, USA Posts: 278	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation (revlimitx04)

08-31-2004, 01:52 PM	#3
revlimitx04 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 404	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation (esca) bump __________________ <U>1993 Civic Hatchback </U> Future plans: b18c1 swap turbo, shooting for 330hp Track car. History: 1998 Honda Prelude full bolt-ons. -SOLD-

08-31-2004, 02:52 PM	#4
revlimitx04 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 404	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation (revlimitx04) Modified by revlimitx04 at 3:25 AM 9/3/2004 __________________ <U>1993 Civic Hatchback </U> Future plans: b18c1 swap turbo, shooting for 330hp Track car. History: 1998 Honda Prelude full bolt-ons. -SOLD-

09-03-2004, 01:25 AM	#5
revlimitx04 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 404	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation (revlimitx04) __________________ <U>1993 Civic Hatchback </U> Future plans: b18c1 swap turbo, shooting for 330hp Track car. History: 1998 Honda Prelude full bolt-ons. -SOLD-

09-03-2004, 12:29 PM	#6
Not_Rice4ws Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 162	airbags burn faces in low speed collisions too. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/655453 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4285863857

01-15-2006, 11:34 PM	#7
kaj Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cenral Valley, CA, U.S.A. Posts: 2,836	Re: (Not_Rice4ws) i checked the under-dash fuse box. i THINK i can see a small, yellow plug with two green wires coming out. it looks to also have loom over it that is wrapped in yellow tape. it's tucked a bit up there. would this be the right plug to use? thanks in advance. __________________ I miss boooost.

01-16-2006, 08:30 AM	#8
BlueLude94 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bitburg, Germany Posts: 386	Re: (kaj) Is it possible to get a picture of the connector? __________________ If you like you Car N/A, you'll LOVE it BOOSTED!!!!!!!

01-16-2006, 05:51 PM	#10
kaj Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cenral Valley, CA, U.S.A. Posts: 2,836	Re: (BlueLude94) BlueLude94: here ya go. these pics were taken in my '00 DC2, but i'm sure the plug is the same. my particular plug had the green/green wire combination. the wires/loom were wrapped in yellow tape. all pics were taken while laying on my back with my head towards the pedals. hopefully that helps with the orientation. here, you can see how i did the connect/unconnect part of the procedure. much easier to touch/untouch two wires together than to watch the SRS light and plug/unplug a jumper wire/paperclip you want to put the wires/paperclip/etc into the TOP holes: hope this helps you and anyone else that needed pictures ( i would have had this done two days ago had someone shown pics ) Modified by kaj at 9:31 PM 1/18/2006 __________________ I miss boooost.

01-16-2006, 06:34 PM	#11
Silver Surfer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 765	thanks, i've been looking for this...i was having trouble finding the connector.....hopefully i will find it tomorrow

01-20-2006, 08:45 PM	#13
AdReNaLiN Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 463	baller mugen pedals __________________ http://www.interaktiv.com.au - For all your Website Design needs.

01-26-2006, 02:24 PM	#15
pumafeet10 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: York, PA, 17403 Posts: 1,706	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation (revlimitx04) well i tried to reset it 3 times and it still won't go away not sure if i should keep going or not? __________________ NO MAS Accord now 00 Hatchy" The Lobsta" let the madness begin

01-26-2006, 03:05 PM	#16
Silver Surfer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 765	I still haven't found the connector....i found the main 2pin harness at the inside fuse panel....pulled the carpet back and followed it to the srs box where it runs into a big clip and there are some grounds.....i never found another connector.......anyone done this on a 4th gen prelude?

01-26-2006, 03:26 PM	#17
pumafeet10 Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: York, PA, 17403 Posts: 1,706	Re: (Silver Surfer) look for yellow that is the best way to find it i believe __________________ NO MAS Accord now 00 Hatchy" The Lobsta" let the madness begin

01-27-2006, 07:07 AM	#18
Silver Surfer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 765	well i just did the jdm climate control, so i've had my dash off i know where all the yellow is. I just can't find it......and i can't find anyone with a 4th gen that will say they have. I also don't see any mention of it in the helms.....is it possible we don't have that connector....then what would i do?

09-06-2008, 09:46 AM	#19
redlabel Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 2	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation (revlimitx04) I did this procedure and after shorting the wire the ligth turns off. Then I opened the curcit and the ligth came on again. I closed the loop again and the ligth went off. After opening the cuircit the ligth came on and never blinked 2 times. It just stayed on. What is the problem??

11-02-2009, 09:26 AM	#20
moruajr New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx, usa Posts: 8	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation i have had this light on for a few years so i stopped driving the car, i just have one question though, my horn still will not work. what might be the reason for this and what parts would i have to buy if any to get them to work? i cant pass inspection because of this. please email me the reply rollingslow@yahoo.com or send pm but i dont check this much

11-02-2009, 06:43 PM	#23
moruajr New User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx, usa Posts: 8	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation forgot to mention that i changed out the clock spring already and nothing. the wires were spiced and was making contact with the steering wheel hub. is there a relay? i looked at all my fuses and they are all good. first the cruise control went out, then the horn stopped working, then the airbag. so the srs light came on and then a month later, nothing. the car has been sitting for 3 years. my friend wired up the car to send a signal to the computer, that was the only way it would start.

11-03-2009, 01:57 PM	#24
CarsAddict Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation ive reset it many a time and still no luck. __________________ Cars Route

11-03-2009, 01:58 PM	#25
CarsAddict Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 49	Re: SRS Light Reset MES Fix - Legit Documentation it should dangle along the floor with the blue wire?? __________________ Cars Route

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