I have the SRS light on. I have read the FAQ, and I've done the reseting the SRS light. The light blinks, it workd for a fw hours, and its on again. I've re-done the SRS light reseting, but now the SRS light is always on.

So now I want to get the DTC codes to figure out what is wrong? I have the DTC code info. I just need to know where is the DTC located ?

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks!

 

You either have a bad seat belt buckle or an OPDS unit or seat pad.
All of which is covered under the extended warranty. If you take it to the dealer they will take care of it for free.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evil Monkey &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You either have a bad seat belt buckle or an OPDS unit or seat pad.
All of which is covered under the extended warranty. If you take it to the dealer they will take care of it for free.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There are a lot of other problems that can cause the srs light to be on.

The data link connector is just above the hood release handle.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chiovnidca &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
There are a lot of other problems that can cause the srs light to be on.

The data link connector is just above the hood release handle.</TD></TR></TABLE>
But either way due to the warranty extension the code will be read for free regardless of what the dtc is.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chiovnidca &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">There are a lot of other problems that can cause the srs light to be on.

The data link connector is just above the hood release handle.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Thanks.

I will go check for it. Is there any diagram to give me a clue to easily find it ? Or what color it is, etc.


BTW, I do not have the extended warranty.

So it

 

Many emission and air bag and anti lock brake systems received an automatic extended warantee from the government forcing car makers to comply.

The DLC may have a beauty cover over it, the actual DLC should be black and have 16 pins, somewhat of a rectangle shape with the short sides not parallel. One post stated it above the hood release. See if some of the H-T FAQ's give the location.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by work9to5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

BTW, I do not have the extended warranty.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yes you do

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by American Honda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Warranty Extension: OPDS Unit or OPDS Sensor Triggers SRS
DTC(s) 15-1, 15-2, 15-3
(Supersedes 06-009, dated March 22, 2006, to update the information marked by the black bars)
BACKGROUND
Several vehicle models may have a problem with the
OPDS (occupant position detection system) that
causes the SRS indicator to stay on. Typically, one or
more of these DTCs will be set:
• SRS DTC 15-1 (faulty OPDS unit or OPDS not
initialized)
• SRS DTC 15-2 (faulty side airbag indicator circuit)
• SRS DTC 15-3 (faulty OPDS sensor)
To ensure continued reliability with the OPDS,
American Honda is extending the warranty on the
OPDS unit and the OPDS sensor to 10 years or
150,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
This warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle
that has ever been declared a total loss, or any that
has been issued a salvage, branded, or similar title
under any state’s law. To check for vehicle eligibility,
you must do a VIN status inquiry.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2000–01 Accord 2-Door and 4-Door: ALL with OPDS
2002 Accord 2-Door and 4-Door (U.S.-Produced):
ALL with OPDS
2002 Accord 2-Door and 4-Door (Japan-Produced)
with OPDS:
From VIN JHMCG5...2C000001 thru
JHMCG5...2C035622
From VIN JHMCG6...2C000001 thru
JHMCG6...2C030241
2001–03 Civic 2-Door: ALL with OPDS
2004 Civic 2-Door:
From VIN 1HGEM2...4L000018 thru
1HGEM2...4L036724
2002–03 Civic 3-Door (U.K.-Produced): ALL with
OPDS
2004 Civic 3-Door (U.K.-Produced) with OPDS:
From VIN SHHEP3...4U500010 thru
SHHEP3...4U504050
2001–03 Civic 4-Door: ALL with OPDS
2004 Civic 4-Door (U.S.-Produced) with OPDS:
From VIN 1HGES....4L000001 thru
1HGES....4L013180
2004 Civic 4-Door (Canada-Produced) with OPDS:
From VIN 2HGES....4H500001 thru
2HGES....4H539339
2003 Civic Hybrid: ALL with OPDS
2004 Civic Hybrid with OPDS:
From VIN JHMES9...4S000003 thru
JHMES9...4S008085
2002–03 CR-V: ALL with OPDS
2004 CR-V (Japan-Produced) with OPDS:
From VIN JHLRD6...4C000039 thru
JHLRD6...4C003410
From VIN JHLRD7...4C000001 thru
JHLRD7...4C007840
2004 CR-V (U.K.-Produced) with OPDS:
From VIN SHSRD6...4U200162 thru
SHSRD6...4U203936
From VIN SHSRD7...4U200007 thru
SHSRD7...4U227655
2003 Element: ALL with OPDS
2002 Odyssey: ALL with OPDS
2003 Pilot: ALL with OPDS
2004 Pilot (Canada-Produced) with OPDS:
From VIN 2HKYF1...4H500001 thru
2HKYF1...4H549091
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a
notification of this warranty extension.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Repair the vehicle as indicated by the INSPECTION
PROCEDURE. If needed, replace the OPDS unit. In
rare cases where an updated OPDS unit was already
installed, replace the OPDS sensor.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

Evil Monkey- Thanks, I didn't know about extended warranty for SRS light.

Duane- By DLC do you mean DTC. The apparatus to get the SRS trouble code(s)? I searched, and I think I did founnd a 16-pin gray block near the hood release latch.. But I was expecting a two pin loose connecter. When I opened teh driver's side fuse box, I saw two 2-pin loose connecters. One was blue, and the other was gray ? -Any chance any of these is the DTC ?

If teh 16-pin is the DTC, where do you connect the wire/papaerclip to getr the codes ?

I will definitely take the car to the dealer.

However, I'm curious as to where the DTC is, so that I can learn how to retrieve the SRS trouble codes.

thanks for all your help guys.

 

DTC, Diagnostic Trouble Code.

DLC, Data Link Connector.

SRS wiring will all be Yellow connectors and harness coverings, there will be a two wire connector plugged into the fuse box area, it is plugged into a dead end connector, no wires going out the other side, its there for safety and security (dust cover). This is the connector uses for reseting the SRS bulb, procedures are in the FAQ sections, very touchy.

Side note, ABS wiring uses all Orange connectors, look under the hood if you have ABS and you will notice this too.

 

Just an update on my situation.

I took the car to a Honda dealer. I asked them to look at the SRS light. I inquired about an extended warranty. He pulled up the info relating to my VIN #, and nothing came out. He said that if its a seatbelt problem, they'll fix it for free. They would charge a $95 diagnostic fee, which would be waived if you fixed the car there.

In my case it was a seatbelt and I got lucky. However, the most prudent thing to do is perhaps really find out from your VIN if a recall is applicable.

Thanks for you help, guys !

 

i've got all teh info on the recall. my SRS light is on and i reset it but unfortunately it came back on. I read in the bulletin that got sent out that they are to inspect the opds for free regardless of whether its under warranty or not. Now here is my confusion. OPDS is that for side like passenger airbag or side like door airbag?

Moreover how do i tell if i have one (opds) befor ei take it to the dealer? i ahve a 2000 4cyl auto cpe EX with cloth seats. is it in the vin number somewhere or included with a certain trim level? Thanks


Modified by DenT at 1:20 PM 11/10/2007

 

OPDS = occupant position detection system. It determines the size and seating position of the person sitting in the passenger seat on side airbag equipped vehicles.

 

Thanks a lot for the extended warranty info. I went to the dealer when my srs light came on in my 2000 Accord LX 4dr. auto. They didn't even mention the extended warranty info but luckily at that time I didn't feel like spending the $95 diagnostic test fee. But thanks to this thread I'll be visiting my local dealer sometime this week.