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Erasing the DTC Memory

PGM Tester or HDS


1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) or the HDS to the DLC (B).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Select DTC CLEAR in the TEST MODE MENU of the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS. This erases the DTC (s).
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.
6. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS from the DLC.

Manual Mode

Special Tools Required
SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-0010100

To erase the DTC(s) from the SRS unit, use the Honda PGM Tester (see the Honda PGM Tester SRS Vehicle System Supplement), the HDS, or the following procedure.

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

Under Left Side Of Dash:




2. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the MES connector (2P) (B). Do not use a jumper wire.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES 2P connector within 4 seconds after the indicator goes off.
5. The SRS indicator will come on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES 2P connector within 4 seconds after the indicator comes on.
6. When the SRS indicator goes off, remove the SCS service connector from the MES 2P connector within 4 seconds.
7. The SRS indicator will blink two times indicating that the memory has been erased.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) again. The SRS is OK if the SRS indicator comes on for 6 seconds, and then goes off.

Initializing the OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) Unit

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.

NOTE: Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) or the HDS to the DLC (B).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
4. Select OPDS INIT. in the ADJUSTMENT MENU of the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS. This initializes the OPDS.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS from the DLC.

Manual Mode

Special Tools Required
SCS Service Connector 07PAZ-0010100

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

NOTE: Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in the normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the front passenger's seat.

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) or the HDS to the DLC (B).
3. Select SCS in the PROGRAM MENU of the Honda PGM Tester or the HDS.




4. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the MES 2P connector (B). Do not use a jumper wire.
5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
6. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES 2P connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator went off.
7. The SRS indicator comes on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES 2P connector within 4 seconds after the SRS indicator comes on.
8. The SRS indicator goes off. Remove the SCS service connector from the MES 2P connector within 4 seconds.
9. 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. Go to step 10, then erase the DTCs.
- If the indicator blinks two times and then goes off, the OPDS unit is initialized. Go to step 10.
- 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 appropriate part in the DTC Troubleshooting Index.




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