My SRS light is on?
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My SRS light is on?
2001 EX-V6
Service guy says it may be caused by low voltage. I noticed the battery cranked her slow this morning (original battery, 145k).
Anyone ever have this problem?
I'm going to replace the battery tomorrow, and reset the code.
Service guy says it may be caused by low voltage. I noticed the battery cranked her slow this morning (original battery, 145k).
Anyone ever have this problem?
I'm going to replace the battery tomorrow, and reset the code.
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Well, the battery was bad, and I replaced. I cannot get the SRS light off. I even looked with my OBDII and it shows no codes. Dealer wants $94 to reset it. I'm hoping I don't have to resort to this.
Where is that connector you short? I don't want to short the wrong thing!
HELP!
Where is that connector you short? I don't want to short the wrong thing!
HELP!
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Originally Posted by spoony74
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.
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.
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Well, my friend who I car pool with had her SRS light come on 3 days after mine. 2001 LX V6. We assumed the battery was the issue like mine, and replaced it.
I went through the reset routine 5 times, and I'm sure I did it right as I got the two blinks and it went off. When I plugged the connector back in under the dash, and started the car, the SRS light stayed on solid again.
Anyone have a clue? I fear a trip to the dealer for her.
I went through the reset routine 5 times, and I'm sure I did it right as I got the two blinks and it went off. When I plugged the connector back in under the dash, and started the car, the SRS light stayed on solid again.
Anyone have a clue? I fear a trip to the dealer for her.
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Originally Posted by 01ACCORD
Well, my friend who I car pool with had her SRS light come on 3 days after mine. 2001 LX V6. We assumed the battery was the issue like mine, and replaced it.
I went through the reset routine 5 times, and I'm sure I did it right as I got the two blinks and it went off. When I plugged the connector back in under the dash, and started the car, the SRS light stayed on solid again.
Anyone have a clue? I fear a trip to the dealer for her.
I went through the reset routine 5 times, and I'm sure I did it right as I got the two blinks and it went off. When I plugged the connector back in under the dash, and started the car, the SRS light stayed on solid again.
Anyone have a clue? I fear a trip to the dealer for her.