Recall - Inspect/Replace SRS Cable Reel Connector
04-035August 9, 2011
Applies To:
2002-03 CR-V - All VINs beginning with "SHSRD"
2004 CR-V 2WD - From VIN SHSRD68...4U200001 thru SHSDR68...4U206096
2004 CR-V 4WD - From VIN SHSRD7...4U200001 thru SHSRD7...4U238165
Safety Recall: CR-V SRS Cable Reel Connector
(Supersedes 04-035, dated May 17, 2011, to revise the information marked by asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, the operation number was changed.*
BACKGROUND
The wire harness of the driver's front airbag was incorrectly wired. During specific crash conditions, the airbag inflation rate is incorrect, which could increase the risk of injury to the driver.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. An example of the customer notification is at the end of this service bulletin.
Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on an iN VIN status inquiry.
Some vehicles affected by this recall may be in your new or used vehicle inventory. According to federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired. To see if a vehicle is affected by this recall, do a VIN status inquiry before selling it.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Inspect the cable reel connector wiring, and if necessary, replace the SRS cable reel 4P connector, and reposition the cable reel connector wires.
PARTS INFORMATION
SRS Connector Set:
P/N 77978-S04-305
(Includes connector and lock tab)
TOOL INFORMATION
SRS Terminal Tool Set:
T/N 070AZ-SCM120
[Includes Terminal Tool A (two prongs) and Terminal Tool B (one prong)].
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
*Operation Number: 7530A1*
Flat Rate Time: 0.3 hour
Failed Part: P/N 77900-55A-A14
Defect Code: 5AH00
Symptom Code: P3400
Skill Level: Repair Technician*
REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
To avoid contaminating the SRS cable reel terminals, make sure your hands are clean while working on the cable reel connector.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the SRS indicator.
^ If the indicator goes off within 10 seconds, go to step 2.
^ If the indicator stays on, troubleshoot and repair the cause before continuing. If the required repair includes SRS cable reel replacement, go to step 19. Otherwise, go to step 2.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position, and remove the access panel from the steering wheel.
3. Detach the cable reel 4P connector from the steering wheel so it hangs free. DO NOT disconnect the 4P connector.
4. Inspect the wire order going into the cable reel connector. With the cable reel connector positioned as shown below, the wire order, left to right, should be YELLOW, BLACK, GREEN, WHITE.
^ If the wires are in the correct order, or if they are all the same color, go to step 5.
^ If the wires are not in the correct order, go to step 6.
5. Reattach the cable reel 4P connector to the steering wheel, and reinstall the access panel on the steering wheel. Go to step 23.
6. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio. If you are working on a customer's vehicle write down the radio station presets.
7. Remove the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes.
8. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left, then remove the key from the ignition switch.
9. Disconnect the cable reel 4P connector from the driver's airbag connector.
10. Using Terminal Tool A from the SRS Terminal Tool Set, remove the lock tab from the cable reel connector.
11. Using Terminal Tool B from the SRS Terminal Tool Set, remove the terminals from the original cable reel connector.
NOTE:
If you cannot remove the terminals, go to step 19.
12. Check the condition of the terminals:
^ If any of the terminals are damaged or contaminated with oil or grease, go to step 19.
^ If no terminals are damaged or contaminated with oil or grease, go to step 13.
13. Transfer the terminals to the new connector in the correct order: YELLOW, BLACK, GREEN, WHITE.
14. After transferring the terminals to the new connector, gently pull on each wire to make sure the terminals are engaged.
15. Insert a new lock tab into the connector.
16. Reconnect the cable reel 4P connector to the driver's airbag 4P connector, then reattach the cable reel connector. Reinstall the access panel on the steering wheel.
17. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
18. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and watch the SRS indicator.
^ If the indicator goes off within 10 seconds, go to step 20.
^ If the indicator does not go off within 10 seconds, go to step 19.
19. Replace the cable reel.
^ Refer to page 23-137 of the 2002-04 CR-V Service Manual.
^ In ISIS, enter keyword REEL, and select Cable Reel Replacement from the list.
20. Do the idle learn procedure:
^ Make sure all electrical items (A/C, audio unit, defogger, lights, etc.) are off.
^ Start the engine, and let it warm up to its normal operating temperature (the cooling fans cycle twice).
^ Let the engine idle (throttle fully closed and all electrical items off) for 10 minutes.
21. Initialize the driver's window auto-up feature:
^ Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
^ Make sure the driver's window is fully closed.
^ Push down and hold the window switch until the window goes all the way down.
^ Pull back and hold the window switch until the window goes all the way up, then hold the switch for at least 2 more seconds.
22. Enter the radio anti-theft code, and set the clock. If you are working on a customer's vehicle, enter the radio station presets.
23. Center-punch a completion mark above the 11th character of the engine compartment VIN.
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