Initializing The Opds (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit
Special Tool Required
SCS service connector 07PAZ-001 01 00
When a seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, andlor OPDS unit is replaced, initialize the OPDS by following the
procedure below.
NOTE: Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is
nothing on the seat.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the DLC (16P) (8), and lollowthe Tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu to
ground the SCS line (see the Honda PGM Tester Operator's Manual).
3. Connect the SCS service connector (C) to the MES 2P connector (D). Do not use a jumper wire.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
C
07PAZ-0010100
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5. The SRS indicator comes on lor about 6 seconds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connector lrom the MES
connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator went off.
6. The SRS indicator comes on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector within 4 seconds
after the SRS indicator comes on.
7. The SRS indicator goes off. Remove the SCS service connector lrom the MES connector within 4 seconds.
8. Watch the SRS indicator .
• lithe indicator blinks two times and then stays on, the OPDS is initialized, but the DTCs need to be erased. Go to
step 9, then erase the DTCs.
If the indicator blinks two times and then goes off, the OPDS unit is initialized. Go to step 9.
If the indicator stays on without lirst blinking, the OPDS is not initialized. Read the DTC. If DTC 15-1 is indicated,
repeat the initialization procedure. II another DTC is indicated, go to the appropriate page in the DTC
Troubleshooting Index.
9. Turn the ignition switch off, and disconnect the PGM Tester.
SRS indicator
MES
connector
terminals
4 sec or less
ON
OFF
CONNECTED - - - -
DISCONNECTED
Blinking
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