srs HONDA CIVIC 1999 6.G Manual Online

Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTG) Chart -'98 - 00 Models (cont'dl
NOTE:*'l: In case of an intermittent failure DTC 9-1. it means there was an internal failure of the SRS unit or a faulty SRS indica-
tor light circuit. Do the troubleshooting for intermiftent failu.es (page 24-15).*2: In case ot an intermittent failure DTC 9-2. it means there was an internal failure of the power supply (VB line). Do the
troubleshooting for intermift ent failures.*3: DTC cannot be read with a Honda PGM Tester; check by jumping the SCS service connector.
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a,
SRS indicator lightDTCPossible causeCorective actionSee page
comes on
lnternal failure of the SRS unitSRS unit
repracemenl24-765-4
6-3lnternal failure of the SRS unitSRS unit
reptacemenr24-766-4
Internal failure of the SRS unitSRS unit
replacement24-7 6
8-1
lnternal failure ot the SRS unitSRS unit
replacement24-7 68-2
8-6
g_1*r *rInternal failure of the SRS unitSRS unit
replacement24-16
lnternal failure of the SRS unitSRS unit
repracemenl24-76
10-1SRS airbags deployed (SRS unit must be
.eplaced)
SRS unit
reptacemenl24-76

SRS Indicator Light Wire Connections
SRS Indicator Light Power Circuit
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
To UNDER-DASHFUSE/RELAY BOX -
20P CONNECTOR
SRS Indicato. Light Control Circuit
To SRS UNIT
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SRS MAIN HARNESS
C41 1, C412 : Terminal sido of mdlo t6rminalsC501, C5O2, C508, C801. C802, C807 : Wi.6 sidc of fomalo t.rminals
MAIN WIBE HARNESS
BLU
C508 -+ To GAUGE ASSEMBLY
c41 1
To GAUGE ASSEMBLY
at
C501 : DASHBOARDWIRE HARNESS 2oP CONNECTORC508 : DASHBOARD wlRE HARNESS 5P CONNECTORC801 : SRS MAIN HARNESS 2P CONNECTORC807 : SRS MAIN HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
C802 : SRS MAIN HARNESS 3P CONNECTORC412 : MAIN WIRE HARNESS 3P CONNECTORC41 1 : MAIN WIRE HARNESS 24P CONNECTORC502 : DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS 24P CONNECTOR
GRY
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On
CAUTION: Whonever ths ignition switch is ON {ll}, or
has been turned OFF tor less than three minutes. be
careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbagls) could
accidentally deploy .nd caus6 damage or iniuri€s.
Check tho pow€r supply (fuse):
Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and check whether the otherindicator lights come on (brake system, etc.).
Oo the other indicator liohts como on?
YESNO
Check th6 fuso:Check the No. 25 {7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash tuse/relayb"t
ls th6 tu36 OK?
NOYES
Check the bulb:Replace the No. 25 (7.5 A) fuse, and check that theSRS indicator light comes on.
Doos the SRS indicator liqhl come on7
I YES No
END
Check tho wire harns b€twecn fus6 and gauge aasambly:Check for an open in the wire harness between luseNo. 25 {7.5 A) and the gauge assembly, and repair. Checkthat the SRS indicator light comes on.
Doo. tho SRS indic.tor light como on?
I yEs No
I
END
Check tho SRS indicator light bulb:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Remove the gauge assembly.3. Check for blown SRS indicator light butb.
ls the SRS indicator light bulb OK?
NOYES
Ch.ck the SnS indicator liglrt circuit:Replace the bulb, and reconnect the gauge assemblyconnectors. Then turn the ignition switch ON {ll}.
Ooes th6 SRS indicato. llght come on?
I YEs No
:ND
lAl To page 24-27
24-26
lB'J fo page 24-27
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No. 25 (7.5 Al FUSE

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From page 24-26
(A)
From page 24-26
(B)DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
It
MAIN WIRE HARNESS2,rP CONNECTOR
DASHAOARD WIREHARNESS 2irPCONNECTOR
c41 1
(cont'd)
24-27
check the sRs indicator light circuit:1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assembly.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) of
the 5P connector and ground.
3. T!rn the ignition switch ON 1ll), and meas!re voltage.
ls there 8.5 V or loss lor six seconds atter the ignition
swilch has been turned ON {lll?
YESNO
Faulty SRS indicator light circuit in the gauge e$embly;
replace the SRS printed circuit boa.d in tho gauge
ass€mblY.
Check the wire harness otthe SRS indicator light circuil {1):'1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the main wire harness 24P connector from
the dashboard wire harness.
3. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 5 terminal {+) of
the main wire harness 24P connector and 9round4. Turn the ignition ON (ll), and measure voltage.
ls thore 8.5 V or lcss tor tix second3 .Itor the ignition
switch has b6en turned ON lll)?
YESNO
Short to oower in the BLU wire ol the dashboald wiroharness; rgpaii the ham€ss.
To page 24-28
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Come On (cont'dl
Frcm page 24.21
Ch6ck tho wire h6rn6s of tho SRS indicator light circuir (21:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness,3. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) ofthe SRS main harness 3P connector and ground.4. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measur€ voltage.
13 thore 8.5 V or less for 3ir sacond3 aftgr tho ignitionswitch h.3 b.en turned ON llllT
YESNO
Short to power in tho BLU wi.e of lhe m.in wiro hrnroas;r€orir tho ham6as.
Chock the wi.e harness otthe SRS indicator ci.cuit l3l:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.2. Disconnect the banery negative cable. th6n the positivecable, and wait three minutes.3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbag con-nector{s} (seo page 24-11).4. Disconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector trom
5. Connect a voltmeter betwo€n the No. 6lerminal {+} ofthe SRS main harness 18P connector and ground.6. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure vollagg. Thereshould be 0.5 V or less.
ls voltago as specified?
YESNO
Faultv SRS unh; roplic. the unit l!€e paqo 2+76).
Shoft to Dowar in tha BLU wire ot tho SRS mein h.rn.r3:reobce the hrlne3s,
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
MAIN WIRE I{ARNESS3P CONNECTOR
SRS MAIN I{ARNESS3P CONNECTOR
c802
SRS UNIT
SRS MAIN HARNESS 1AP CONNECTOR
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)The SRS lndicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models
CAUTION: Whenever the ignition switch is ON (ll), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to
bump the SRS unit; the airbag{sl could accidentally deploy and cause damage or iniuries
Try to reproduce lhe SRS indicator light:
1. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24'15).
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for ten seconds.
3- Turn the ignition switch ON {ll), and check that the SRS indi
cator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off
Does the SRS indicEtor light stay on?
[*NO
Intermittent lailure, system is OK at this time. See
Troubloshooting Int6rmittent Failures on page 24'15
Ch€ck the No. 13 {15 A} and No. 23 (10 A) fuses:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Check for blown No. 13 (15 A) and No.23 (10 A)fuses in
the under dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
vEs No
Replace the luses, and erase the memory1. Replace the fuses.2. Connect the SCS service connector to the MES con
nector.3. Erase the DTC memory (see page 24 15).
4. Turn the ignitaon switch OFF, then disconnect the SCS
service connector from the MES connector.5. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
Does the sRS indicato, tigt t go or "ne. "ii--JJl
-I YEs NO1
ENDi
Conlirm the DTC, and continue troubl6shootilg.
Check for an open in the SRS main harness {VA linell'1. Tu.n the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect
the positive cable, and wait for three minutes.
3. Disconnect the driver's (and front passenger's) airbag
connectorls) (see page 24 11).
4. Disconnect the SBS main harness '18P connector from
the sRS unir.5, Reconnect the battery positive cable, then reconnect the
negative cable.6. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 7 tetminal (+) of
the SRS main harness 18P connector and ground.
7. Turn the ignition switch on.
b there battery voltageT
YESNO
(A)
To page 24 30
Open in the SRS main harness IVA line); replace the SRS
main harness.
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SBS MAIN
(cont'd)
No. 't3 {15 Al FUSE
SRS UNIT
HARNESS 18P CONNECTOR
II
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models (cont'd)
Frcm page 24-29(A)
SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
24-30
SRS UNIT
Check the SRS unit:Connect the SRS main harness 18P connector terminals No.6 and No. 7 with a iumDer wire and
Feulty SRS unit or poor cont.ct !tth. SRS ftain hsmeis18P connector; ch6ck the conncctor,lf the connector is OK, rcpl.c. tho SRS unh.
To page 24-31
07TAZ - 001020A
JUMPER WIRE
Wire side ot female terminals

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From page 24'30(B)
To page 24-33
5P CONNECTOF
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I Btu lYEtWire side of fomale
lUUpeA Wtng terminals
OASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS
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Wire side ol femaletetmtnals
SRS MAIN HARNESSlAP CONNECTOR
(D)
To page 24'33
DASHBOARD WIRE HARNESS5P CONNECTOR
(cont'd)
DASHBOARD WINE HARNESS
Check th. SBS indicatot circuit:
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Removo the gauge assembly.
NoTE: Do n;t disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P
connsctor lrom the gauge assembly
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll).
4. Connect th€ dashboard wire harness 5P connector termi-
nals No. 1 and No.5with a jumperwiro.
Doo3th. SRS indicstor light go offf
Fautty SRS indicltot light citouit in th. grugc a$cmbly;
rcpl.ce the SRS ptint.d cilcuit boaJd in thc gtugs
b€ 1 MO or more.
Ch.ck tor a ihort to glound in th. SRS IndioltoJ light cir'
cuit:1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 5P connector
from the gauge assemblY
3. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the dash
board wire harness 5P connector and ground. There should
Ch.ck to. an opon in tho SnS indic.tor light circuh:
1. Ch6ck resistanc€ between the No 6 terminal of the SRS
msin harness 18P connector and No. 'l terminal ot the
dashboard wire harness 5P connector; there should be
Wire side ot female terminals
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Troubleshooting
The SRS Indicator Light Doesn't Go Off -'96 - 97 Models (cont'dl
From page 24-31
Ch6ck for a shon lo ground in tho m.in wire harness:1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connectorfrom the main wire harness,2. Check resistance between the No. 5 terminal of the mainwire harness 24P connector and ground. There should be1 M0 or more.
Short to ground in the dashboard wire harness; repairthe dashbo..d wire harnoss.
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Wire side oI femaleterminals
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MAIN WIRE HARNESS
HARNESS
Check for a short to ground in the SRS main h..ness:1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from themain wire harness,2. Check resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the SRSmain harness 3P connector and ground. There shorrld be1 fu,|0 or more.
ls the resistance as specifisd?
Short to ground in the main wire harnoas; r€pair themain wire harness.

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From page 24-31(Dl
DASHBOARD WIBE HARNESS
5P CONNECTOR
Wire side of temaletermtnars
From page 24-31(El
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SRS MAIN HARNESS18P CONNECTOR
Check for an open in the dashboatd wir€ harness:
1. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 24P connector
from the main wire harness.
2. Check resistance between the No. 6 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and No 5 terminal of the
main wire harness 24P connector; there should be
0- 1.0 0.
Ooen in tha BLU wire ot the dashboard wire harness;
the dashboard wiie harness.
MAIN WIRE HARNESS Terminal side ot male termlnals
24P CONNECTOR
SRS MAII{ HARI{ESSlaP CONI{ECTOR
SRS MAIN HARNESS3P CONNECTOR
Check lho SRS indicator Gircuit input voliage:
1. Reconnect the SRS main harness 18P connector lo the
SRS unit.2. Connect a voltmeter between the No. 1 terminal (+) of
the dashboard 5P connector and ground
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (ll), and measure
ls there 8.5 V or more six seconds after lhe ignilion switch
has been turned ON (lll?
The Droblem h.s disappe.red due to disconnecting antl
connecting the connectors. Be sure all lerminals mako
oood contact, and recheck the syslem lsoe
iroubleshooting Intermittent Failure3 on page 2{-151'
Poor contact at the SRS main h.rn6s 18P connector; ch'ck
lI the problem k still present, replace the SRS main har'
Check for an open in the main wire harness:
1. Disconnect the SRS main harness 3P connector from the
main wire harness.
2. Check resistance between the No 6 terminal of the SRS
main harness 18P connector and No 1 terminal of the
SRS main harness 3P connector; there should be 0 - 1 0 o
ls the resistance as sp€cilied?
ODen in the BLU wire of the main wire hamess; tepair
the main wire harness.
Ooen in the SRS main harness; replace lhe SRS main har
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