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Reading the DTC

When the SRS indicator is on, read the DTC using either of the following methods:

PGM Tester "SRS" Menu Method




Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P data link connector (DLC)(B), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SRS" menu. If the Tester indicates no DTC, DTC 9-1, or DTC 9-2, double-check by using the "SCS" menu method.

PGM Tester "SCS" Menu Method (Retrieving the flash codes)

The SRS indicator indicates the DTC by the number of blinks when the Honda PGM Tester is connected to the DLC (data link connector) (16P).

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the data link connector (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. Make sure the SCS line is grounded, then turn the ignition switch ON (II). The SRS indicator (C) should come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off. Then it will blink to indicate the DTC.

- Including the most recent problem, up to three different DTCs can be displayed.
- In case of a continuous failure, the DTC will be indicated repeatedly (see example 1).
- In case of an intermittent failure, the SRS indicator will indicate the DTC one time, then it will stay on (see example 2).
- If a continuous and an intermittent failure occur, both DTCs will be indicated as continuous failures.
- In case the system is normal (no DTC), the SRS indicator light will stay on (see example 3).

4. Read the DTC.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.
6. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester from the DLC (16P).
7. Do the troubleshooting procedure for the DTC.