Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1369

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Erasing the DTC Memory
Special Tools Required
SCS service connector 07PAZ-o010100
To erase the DTC{S) from the SRS unit, use a Honda
PGM Tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS vehicle
System Supplement) or the following procedure.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the MES
c o n n e c t o r { 2 P ) ( B } . D o n o t u s e a j u m p e r w i r e .
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Turn the ignition switch ON {ll).
The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds,
and then go off. Remove the SCS service connector
from the MES connector (2P) within 4 seconds after
the indicator goes off.
The SRS indicator will come on again. Reconnect
the SCS service connector to the MES connector
(2P) within 4 seconds after the indicator comes on.
When the SRS indicator goes off, remove the SCS
service connector from the MES connector (2P)
within 4 seconds,
The SRS indicator will blink two times indicating
that the memory has been erased.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for
'10
seconos,
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll) again after the
procedure. The SRS system is OK if the SRS
indicator comes on for 6 seconds, and then goes off.
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Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures
lf there was a malfunction, but it doesn't recur, it will be
stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and the
S R S i n d i c a t o r w i l l c o m e o n .
After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows:
1. Read the DTC (see
"Reading the DTC").
2. Erase the DTC memory (see
"Erasing the DTC
Memory").
3. With the shift lever in neutral, start the engine, and
l e t t h e e n g i n e i d l e .
4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds
and then go off.
5. Shake the wire harness and the connectors, take a
test drive (quick acceleration, quick braking,
cornering), turn the steering wheelfully left and
right, and hold itthere for 5 to 10 seconds. lf the
problem recurs. the SRS indicator will come on.
6. lf you can't duplicate the intermittent failure, the
system is OK at this time.
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