. l f t h e r e i s a n a b n o r m a l i t y , t h e s y s t e m l o c a t e s a n d d e f i n e s t h e p r o b l e m . s t o r e s t h i s i n f o r m a t i o n i n m e m o r y , a n d t u r n s

the SRS indicator on. The data will remain in the memory even when the ignition switch is turned off or if the battery

is disconnected.

. When you connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (DLC)to short the SCS terminal, and turn

the ignition switch ON (ll), the SRS indicator will indicate the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) by the number of blinks.

. When you connect the Honda PGM Tester to the 16P data link connector (DLC), you can retrieve the DTC in the

H o n d a S y s t e m s " S R S " m e n u .

. After reading and recording the DTC, proceed with the troubleshooting procedure for the code indicated.

Precautions

. Use only a digital multimeter to check the system. lf it is not a Honda multimeter, make sure its output is 10 mA

{0.01 A) or less when switched to the smallest value in the ohmmeter range. A tester with a higher output could

damage the airbag circuit or cause accidental airbag deployment and possible injury.

. W h e n e v e r t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h i s O N { l l } , o r h a s b e e n t u r n e d O F F f o r l e s s t h a n 3 m i n u t e s , b e c a r e f u l

n o t t o b u m p t h e

SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

. Before you remove the SRS main harness, disconnect the driver's airbag connector, the passenger's airbag

connector, and seat belt tensioner connectors.

. Ma ke su re the batte ry is suff iciently ch a rged. lf the battery is dead or low, the measured values will notbecorrect.

' D o n o t t o u c h a t e s t e r p r o b e t o t h e t e r m i n a l s i n t h e S R S u n i t o r h a r n e s s c o n n e c t o r s , a n d d o n o t c o n n e c t t h e t e r m i n a l

with a jumper wire. Use only the backprobe set and special tools.

Reading the DTC

When the SRS indicator is on, read the DTC using either of the following methods:

PGM Tester "SRS" Menu Method

Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLCXB), and follow the Tester's prompts in the

"SRS" menu. lf

the Tester indicates no DTC, DTC 9-1, or DTC 9-2, double-check by using the "SCS" menu method.

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