I noticed a few weeks ago that my SRS light is lit up on my dashboard. I can't remember if it's always been on or if it just turned on. Does anyone know if it's supposed to always be on?


[Modified by Sedat1ve, 9:07 PM 12/21/2002]

 

did you try to reset it?
i assume you didnt hit anything, remove seats,
air bags,etc..

 

no, it's not supposed to stay on. just disconnecting one srs clip will cause a problem even though you replug it a second later.

 

Check the code the same way you check a CEL. (If you want to know why the light is on.)

 

"no, it's not supposed to stay on. just disconnecting one srs clip will cause a problem even though you replug it a second later."

well, not exactly problems since the airbags will still works.
what's the hassle? just reset the sucka..do you have a spare 2min for it?

 

how do I reset it?

 

i know on mine u have to have a special service tool.. but thats a prelude..

 

I have the same problem, I uncliped the SRS wire under the passanger side and the light has been on ever since. According to two different Honda Reps you have to bring into the dealer to reset it unless you have a special diag tool. Both dealers also stated that the ABS would not function untill the sensor was reset????

 

you have an accord right?
you dont need a tool for 5th and 6th gen as fast as i know.
just easy 5min works.

 

yeah but what do I need to do? I have the 5 minutes but I don't know what to do.

 

that's what they have to tell you to cover their ***

as long as the bag is not disconnected from the main harness in the stering wheel it should work, just the guy who came to the race track, pulled every SRS fuse he could find then put the car into the wall and the bags still dispensed

 

Reseting the light won't do anything, the light will just come
right back on.

 

Listen everyone...
if nothing's wrong(like you disconnected the plug from the seat)
it wont come back on after reset.(for sure.)
what gen accord you have?
you need to locate the srs crap plugs(two greys wires with a yellow connector**there two indentical plugs on 6th gen 4cyl***)
i know the location of the 6th gen and 5th gen only.

 

and yes, the airbags will still deploy even the fuse is gone.

 

try search buddy...there's 10+ posts just in accord forum
here a good one if you consider resetting it
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=334669

 

Directions for erasing memory on SRS light
1st you need to either buy or make the "SCS Service Connector." I used a speaker harness for and older Honda which you can buy at a local stereo shop such as Circuit City or Best Buy, and cut the wires and looped them together. You can also use a paperclip but that will make it a little more difficult because you have to connect it and disconnect it a few times quickly.
2nd you need to find the MES (Memory Erase Signal) connector which is pictured below: (Click to enlarge)
MES Plug in Fuse box.

http://2k1civic.com/diy/images/srs_plug.jpg
http://2k1civic.com/diy/images/scs.jpg

Note: illustration applies to accords also

SCS Plug

It is a yellow connector with two wires in it that is plugged into the fuse box, unplug it and pull it down. Once you have done that you can begin the process of erasing the memory. NOTE: This will only reset your SRS System if what caused it to trigger has been fixed, Ex: turning the ignition on with any SRS Plugs disconnected, such as pulling your seat out.

1st step in erasing the memory is to turn the ignition off and connect the SCS Service connector to the MES Plug,

2nd Turn Ignition on. SRS indicator light will come on for about 6 seconds then go off.

3rd Disconnect SCS service connector for MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS indicator light goes off. SRS indicator light will come on again.

4th Reconnect SCS service connector the MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS light comes on. SRS indicator light will go off.

5th Disconnect SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds. SRS indicator light will indicate that memory is erased by blinking 2 times.

6th Turn ignition off, and wait 10 seconds. Start vehicle like normal and light should come on and go out like normal. You have reset your SRS light, congrats.

If it does not work the first time try it again, the timing has to be perfect. My first time it took me 3 attempts before it worked, but it did work.

GOOD LUCK!





[Modified by 97V6ACCORD, 9:22 PM 12/27/2002]

 

the 'problem' i'm talking about is the srs light staying on. of course the airbags will depoy if the connection is good.

 

If there is a problem with the SRS reseting the light
will do nothing. I will come right back on. It happens
very often where I work.

 

Then why dont you find out what the fu_k is wrong with it.
He just showing how the reset the SRS light..