how do i reset or do to turn off the srs light? is it bad?

 

If the SRS light is on, you have a failure in your Supplimental Restraint System (the airbags.)

Your only real options are to take it to a dealer to fix or remove the light and/or airbag system (not legal.)

 

i just read a tutorial on this, do a search, i forgot where the thread was...

 

search "how to reset SRS light" on this forum... you can try it yourselt...pretty easy.. if the DIY resetting thing doesnt work then you'll have to take it to a dealer to pay $100 + just to tell you "oh we just reset it.. SRS systems on Honduhs are weird..."

 

SRS reset

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How to reset your SRS light on your civic. This works for 99-00 Civic's as well as 2k1's. What is pictured is actually a 2k1 but the plug for the 99-00's are in the fuse box also, just on the other side of the column.

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.
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. It worked for me the 1st time using a paper clip on my 96 del sol. Remember if u do it right it will blink two times and then go off.

 

If the DIY resetting doesn't work, the Honda dealer can't turn you away as an intermittant failure. Just be sure to tell them you reset it already and it came back.

The SRS light can be triggered by a low charge or failing battery, check your battery just incase. I had a CR-V come in for service a few days ago, it was towed to the dealership actually. The check engine light was on and it shifted a little chunky... the problem was a near dead battery with dead cells only pushing 8.4 volts and 100-something cold cranking amps. Dumbass customers.

 

:werd: my battery failed once, I got a new one and the srs light was still on.. I tried resetting the ECU, the SRS system, I got a new battery and the light was still there... in this case they have to get to the sensor by the passenger side airbag and reset it or do some work to it.. only a Honda dealer can do it..