My wifes 2000 Accord SE has the SRS light now on. I called the dealer about any recalls and they took my VIN and said no recalls apply to our Accord. I have read some safety belt issues have been the cause and have seen some how to's on clearing the light. I'm pretty sure if I take it in to the dealer to look at it'll cost close to 100 bucks just to have them look at it. Whats the smartest and safest approach here?

 

Beg borrow or steal a code reader to extract the SRS code.

 

Is there a specific type of code reader for srs? I went by Advance Auto and asked if they could check it with the actron reader gizmo and they said it wouldnt read anything but engine light issues. They tried anyway and it came up with no codes after they did a scan.

 

Code readers for SRS codes might be hard to come by. There are some that "jump" pins on the OBD-II port with a paperclip or piece of wire. This will give you the codes without a reader.

My GUESS do nothing on a guess! The drivers side latch is causing the code - very common in the 6 th gen, Many have been able to clean the latch - wd40 and a rag and some time - and got the code to go away. Others have just replaced it with a new one - last I looked they were in the $75 range.

End of the day.....YES, get the code(s).

 

Is the drivers side latch the seat buckle you mean? The part the belt clicks into?

 

Yes the part the belt "clicks into". There is a "sensor" or sorts letting the car know the belt is latched. Since that latch sees the most use, time and dirt....it gets "gunked up" = technical term . Again, some have cleaned it, some got lucky and the dealer took care of it and others just bought a new one.

Again it is a GUESS - DO NOTHING on a guess (ok cleaning it yourself doesn't cost much). Get the code(s). I only brought it up as it seems to be the most common issue with the SRS.

Do some google searches on the issue and I bet you will get several hits.

 

I followed what these 2 videos showed for retrieving SRS codes without a scanner.



and what I saw was flashing codes of 9 long flashes and 4 short flashes, which is a 9-4 code. Then I found the list of codes on this site here:

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

So according to this I have a: 9-4 Faulty Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch.

I called the dealership and explained the code and asked if its covered under lifetime warranty, the answer I got was its $59 to run scan and determine what needs to be repaired in the buckle. He said the lifetime warranty all depends on what part within the buckle is not working. Could be a pre tensioner he said. So some parts within the buckle that go bad arent covered under lifetime warranty. If it is covered then the scan wont be charged to me and replacement is free.

Also the ABS light--which wasnt on or a problem before--is signaling a code of 9 long and 7 short flashes. I cant find a list of ABS codes for a 2000 Accord, can anyone help me find them? Or is this flashing on ABS a result of jumping the wires to test the srs and meaningless maybe?

Here is a clip of what I saw when running the test.
http://vid387.photobucket.com/albums...ps4aqwz2hs.mp4

 

I also have a 2000 SE accord. I subscribe to alldatadiy.com for about $30 per year and I can get all the info there is available on this car. From alldatadiy

"SRS INDICATOR LIGHT / SELF-DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
A self-diagnosis circuit is built into the SRS unit; when the ignition switch is turned ON (II), the SRS indicator light comes on and goes off after about six seconds if the system is operating normally.

If the light does not come on, does not go off after six seconds , or it comes on while driving, it indicates an abnormality in the system. The system must be inspected and repaired as soon as possible.

For battery serviceability, the memory will store the cause of the malfunction, and the data link circuit passes on the information from the memory to the data link connector (DLC). This information can be read with the Honda PGM Tester connected to the DLC (16P)."

Also there is a technical bulletin

"02-014
May 27, 2005
Applies To:
2000 Accord - ALL
SRS Indicator Comes On With DTC 9-1
(Supersedes 02-014, dated October 1, 2002, to update the information marked with the black bars and asterisks)
SYMPTOM
The SRS indicator is on, and DIG 9-1 (internal failure of SRS unit) is stored. The vehicle may have had the SRS control unit replaced for this symptom before.
PROBABLE CAUSE
An internal failure of the SRS control unit.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the SRS control unit.


PARTS INFORMATION
TOOL INFORMATION
HDS with 1.017.006 or later software
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION


In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio. Write down the customer's radio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before continuing.
*3. Disconnect the airbag connectors and the side airbag connectors:
^ Refer to page 23-38 in the 1998-02 Accord Service Manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword SRS CONNECTOR, and select the appropriate link from the list.
4. Remove the center console:
^ Refer to page 20-83 in the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword CENTER CONSOLE, and select Center Console Removal/Installation from the list.
5. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover:
^ Refer to page 20-84 in the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword DASHBOARD LOWER, and select Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation from the list.
6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover:
^ Refer to page 20-85 in the service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword DASHBOARD LOWER, and select Passenger's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation from the list.*


7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the SRS control unit.


8. Remove the three TORX(R) bolts from the SRS control unit, then remove it.


9. Install the new SRS control unit with three new TORX(R) bolts.
NOTE :When tightening the TORX(R) bolts to the specified torque after replacement, be careful to turn them in so that their heads rest squarely on the brackets. Do not use an impact wrench or an air ratchet to tighten the Torx bolts.
10. Connect the electrical connectors to the SRS control unit; push them in until they click into position.
11. Reinstall the passenger's dashboard lower cover.
12. Reinstall the driver's dashboard lower cover.
13. Reinstall the center console.
14. Reconnect the airbag connectors and the side airbag connectors.
15. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
*16. Initialize the OPDS unit:
^ If you have the HDS, go to OPDS Initialization With the HDS.
^ If you don't have the HDS, go to OPDS Initialization With the PGM Tester and SCS Service Connector.*
*OPDS Initialization With the HDS
1. Adjust the passenger's seat-back to a normal upright position, and remove anything that is on or near the seat.
2. If the seat is wet, start the engine, turn on the A/C, close the doors and windows, and run the A/C in recirculation mode for 30 minutes. This will dry out any moisture that may be in the front passengers seat.
3. Turn off the ignition switch.


4. Plug the HDS into the DLC (under the left side of the dashboard), and turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Follow the screen prompts on the HDS to get to the Honda Systems screen. From there, select SRS.
6. From the SRS menu, select Miscellaneous Tests.
7. From the Miscellaneous Tests menu, select OPDS Initialization.
8. Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the OPDS initialization.
9. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the customer's radio station presets. Set the clock.*
OPDS Initialization With the PGM Tester and SCS Service Connector
1. Adjust the passenger's seat-back to a normal upright position, and remove anything that is on or near the seat.
2. If the seat is wet, start the engine, turn on the NC, close the doors and windows, and run the A/C in recirculation mode for 30 minutes. This will dry out any moisture that may be in the front passenger's seat.
3. Turn off the ignition switch.
4. Plug the PGM Tester into the DLC (under the left side of the dashboard), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu.
NOTE :When the screen prompt says "The SCS line in the 16P DLC has been grounded, " do not press EXIT or YES on the keypad. That would take you out of the SCS mode, and initialization would not be completed.
5. Connect the SCS Service Connector to the MES connector (2P). Do not use a jumper wire.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
7. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and goes off. Remove the SCS Service Connector from the MES connector within 4 seconds of the indicator going off.
8. When the SRS indicator comes on again, reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector within 4 seconds.
9. The SRS indicator goes off. Remove the SCS Service Connector from the MES connector within 4 seconds.
10. Watch the SRS indicator:
^ If the indicator blinks two times and then goes off, the OPDS unit is initialized. Turn the ignition switch off, and disconnect the PGM Tester. Go to step 13.
^ If the indicator blinks two times and then stays on, the OPDS is initialized, but the DTCs need to be erased. Go to step 11.
^ If the indicator doesn't blink and stays on, the OPDS is not initialized. Repeat steps 3 thru 10.
11. Turn off the ignition switch, and disconnect the PGM Tester.
12. Repeat steps 5 thru 10 (with the PGM Tester disconnected) to erase the DTC.
13. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and the customer's radio station presets. Set the clock."

 

I my 2003 coupe, if I buckle the drivers belt 'before' turning the key, the light goes out after the test is done. If I wiggle the belt latch or unlatch the belt the srs light come back on. The seatbelt light works only intermittently, so my problem is the switch too. But if I belt up before turning the ignition key on, all is good. I will eventually get to replacing or repairing the micro switch in the belt latch, but I have other more pressing problem currently.