Programming and Relearning

Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit

Manual Mode
When the seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, and/or OPDS unit is replaced, initialize the OPDS system by following the procedure below.
Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.

1. Turn the ignition switch is OFF.
2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the DLC(16P) (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in the"SCS" menu to ground the SCS line (see the Honda PGM Tester Operator's Manual).




3. Connect the SCS service connector (C) to the MES connector (2P) (D). Do not use a jumper wire.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator went off.
6. The SRS indicator comes on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator comes on.
7. The SRS indicator goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector within 4 seconds.
8. Watch the SRS indicator.
- If the indicator blinks two times and then stays on, the OPDS is initialized, but the DTCs need to be erased using the Manual Mode. Erase the DTCs, then go to step 9.
- If the indicator blinks two times and then goes off, the OPDS unit is initialized. Go to step 9.
- If the indicator stays on without first blinking, the OPDS is not initialized. Read the DTC, if DTC 15-1 is indicated, repeat the initialization procedure. If another DTC is indicated,go to the DTC Troubleshooting Index.




9. Turn the ignition switch off, and disconnect the PGM Tester.

PGM Tester or HDS
When a seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, and/or OPDS unit is replaced, initialize the OPDS by following the procedure below.

1. Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in a normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the seat.
2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




3. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) or HDS to the DLC (B).
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. From the tester's Main Menu, select SRS, Misc Test, and Adjustments. Then select OPDS UNIT to initialize the OPDS.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester or HDS from the DLC.