1997 Civic DX Hatchback
5spd, 111k, accident free

SRS light won't go away. Car has been taken in to the dealer numerous times. They turn it off, but it comes back on. They can't even tell us why.

Car had a stereo installed and the alarm is basic except for the hood pin against the fire wall. Stereo and alarm were on the car long before the problem.

Other than that it's bone stock, never touched.

Any ideas?

 

What is the SRS code? There has to be one.

 

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The light never flashes. It turns on with the other lights when you start the car, but never flashes.

 

Try this.

-Shane

 

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-Shane</TD></TR></TABLE>
He says the dealership resets it and it just ends up coming back on, so I'm guessing that probably won't work.

 

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You never know. Plus, there are some pretty stupid techs at the dealer. That's why I never go there.

-Shane

 

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You never know. Plus, there are some pretty stupid techs at the dealer. That's why I never go there.

-Shane</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, but if they managed to reset it, he's not going to do anything different than they do.

 

If you have taken the car to the dealer to reset the light, then they would have to have some record of what the SRS code is. I'm assuming you've taken the car to the same dealer, so they would have to have some customer history on you. It is strange the dealer wouldn't tell you what the cause of the SRS light is but I've seen stranger things happen at dealers. If you paid to have the light reset, I would complain to the service writer or the service manager because obviously if the light is still on, then they did not fix your problem. And if you've been there before for the same problem, then they should fix the problem.

As others have told you, you can check the SRS system yourself. It is similar to checking a check engine light. You need to jump the SRS connector and count the number of times the SRS light flashes. There will be a long flash or flashes followed by some short flashes. The number of flashes gives you the code, ie 2-1, 1-1, etc. Just for laughs, low voltage can cause the SRS light to come on. I'm not sure on Honda models, but Acura had a service news article about the SRS light coming on with no SRS codes. The problem was a faulty voltage regulator. What Honda/Acura recommended was replacing the alternator. This probably is not the case with your car, but there are various causes for the SRS light to come on. Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the knowledge HT-ers.

Yeah, same dealer.... Hinshaws Honda in Auburn, WA.