barfo

I bought a used 2000 Accord LX Coupe. Immediately took it to a local Honda shop to get some things done to it. Got it back and noticed the airbag module on the steering wheel was out of alignment, not sure if it was like that when I bought it and didn't notice it when I test drove or what. So, I had to reset the SRS because I thought the airbag unit at tripped it since I disconnected the battery and realigned the airbag module. I turned the car on, and the SRS light turns off like it's supposed to. Then, I buckle the driver's seat belt and WHAMO! the SRS comes on and stays on. Hmmm, so I reset the SRS light again and the SRS light turns off once I start the car. I buckle up and the SRS light once again comes on and stays on. So, I look up to see if there's a recall for a faulty driver's seat belt buckle specific to my car, but there was none. I know there's a recall for the passenger airbag, from Honda.com..."ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A COMPONENT IN THE INFLATOR OF SOME PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY." I'm thinking this wouldn't cause the SRS light to come on since it didn't immediately come on after I had reset it. It must be related to the seat belt buckle sensor/module?
Any thoughts? Thanks!

rockycat

Have Honda test the srs, if ever in a front end wreck the seat belt may have gone off and were never replaced.

barfo

Thanks for the reply, rockycat. Yep, it had been in a minor front fender bender, but it might've been just enough to screw up the seat belt mechanism.

rockycat

Ballistic seat belts. Retract on impact.

barfo

Is this something I can buy and replace myself?

rockycat

As in your other srs thread read the codes. A shotgun seat belt cost plenty and may not be needed. GET THE CODES.

barfo

Thanks, rockycat! Btw, how do Honda shops "properly" reset the SRS light? I suppose it may depend on what's causing the light to stay on, but I'd imagine there's a standard way for them to reset it?

rockycat

Search button or read through the faq at the top of the forum.

wagon97

Are you resetting it with using the MES connector. I would think there is a way for you to the get code for your 2000.

If it were me I would want the code fault first. Then if it was a faulty seat belt try to get Honda to cover it. They cover seat belts for lifetime.

Here is a link with some input for reading fault. Theres gotta be some more info somewhere here on this website. I know I found some good info when searching for my 97 srs light. Wish I remembered where? Not sure about the jump location in that first link. Bottom two links seem to show same locations for reading codes (which is good)

https://honda-tech.com/honda-accord-...-code-2974467/

Just found another link with info

https://honda-tech.com/tech-misc-15/...-list-3111979/

You have to confirm if this is correct for your year. Like I said mine was different for a 97. But here is someone getting a code in a video.

http://www.vehix411.com/how-to-diagn...onda-or-acura/

rockycat

Seat belts covered for life but not if in a wreck and the shotgun goes off. That is for your insurance company.

barfo

Shotgun?

wagon97

How are you resetting it??? Are you using the MES yellow plug??

try to get code then reset it correctly.

Yes sounds like seat belt related but first step should be getting fault code.

Then go from there.

barfo

Yes, I'm using the yellow MES connector under the steering column just to the left, but using a paper clip to reset it. I don't have a code reader nor have I taken it to our local Honda shop to get it properly diagnosed, which I know should be done to get the correct code for what the problem is. I'm just trying to troubleshoot myself before having to spend potentially hundreds of $$ for them to run a Dx ($94+tax) and to tell me what needs to be repaired. I figured it's not the air bag since the SRS light doesn't come back on after resetting it; however, it did come on 2x after buckling the driver's seat belt. The passengers seat belt was fine. So, deductive reasoning tells me it's probably the seat belt sensor/module or whatever it's called that tripping it...maybe not. I thought if I can replace that part and retest it to see whether or not that's the culprit, than I might save myself some $$. I might eventually have to take it in anyways.

wagon97

OK sounds like you are resetting it correctly and what you are saying makes sense.

The only thing I can suggest is if that video and second link I posted applies to you for reading codes. My procedure was different so I cant 100 percent confirm info. So decide for yourself.

If it is truly is a faulty seatbelt buckle, I believe Honda has to eat it. My feeling is if you know the code going into Honda the less likely they will be able to hit you up for some additional BS charges. I really do not trust my local Honda dealership.

rockycat

Shotgun, thare is a charge that looks like a shotgun shell(sort of) and when you are in a wreck it will go off and pull the seat belt tighter. GET THE CODES AND LOOK THEM UP on this site.Search will do that for you.

barfo

I have no way of getting the code(s) unless I spend $100 at our Honda shop for them to diagnose the problem or buy myself a diagnostic code reader.

rockycat

Make the srs light on with engine running then with the key on and all lights on the dash are on the paper clip will cause the ses light to blink don't reset at this point just get the codes.

barfo

Gotcha! As soon as I have time, I'll give it a shot and update. Thanks, rockycat!!!

barfo

Thanks, wagon97!

barfo

Ok, guys, I got the code...9-3, so it's a faulty driver's side seat belt buckle switch! Any quick links to fix this? I'm on the hunt now. Thanks, guys!!

wagon97

Great!!

I would try to get Honda to fix it for free.

But I have read people spraying things like contact cleaner in the buckle.

What did you end up jumping to get code?

barfo

I just followed the video link that you posted earlier, and BINGO!

barfo

rockycat mentioned that he thought the charge (shotgun) might've went off. I can't seem to locate any images of what this charge specifically looks like yet, I'm assuming it's inside the buckle.

wagon97

Glad it work for ya. I had to jump a blue plug under glove box,

Anyway I would try to get a new belt form Honda first. I would probably say my mechanic read the code 9-3 and informed you that it is covered by Honda.

It could have been worse. I had to replace my control unit,

Good luck

wagon97

I don't know where that shotgun charge is either.

But if you are reading faulty buckle that's all you should have to worry about. I bet the other thing would have its own fault code.