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Here are the instructions for the SRS light Reset.

1. There is a yellow plug under the dash plugged into the fuse panel. It has two wires going into it. Take that plug out, place a jumper wire (or paperclip) into the two holes to short the wires.

2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” (II) position. The SRS light will go off. Within 4 seconds unplug one side of the jumper wire.

3. When the SRS light comes back on plug the jumper wire back in within 4 seconds the light will blink twice and go out.

4. Unplug the jumper and turn the ignition key off. Wait 15 seconds, and then start your car.

The memory will be reset. Replace the plug and you're done. You may have to try it a few times but it does work when you do it right.

If you have an actual problem with your SRS system the light will just come back on so then you need to have it looked at.

NOTE: This will only reset your SRS System if what caused it to trigger has been fixed, Ex: turning the ignition on with any SRS Plugs disconnected, such as pulling your seat out.

If it does not work the first time try it again, the timing has to be perfect. My first time it took me 3 attempts before it worked, but it did work.

jay78

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I added this picture to show you what a homemade SCS connecter made out of speaker wire looks like just incase you didnt want to wait to order one or if you dont have money.

napalongcasidy

Just fixed mine with a new battery. My srs started like many many others - when jump start or disconnecting the bat. I do not know why. I think having a bad vreg can also "look" like an weak bat so this could be possible solution for others. GOOD LUCK!

slipguy

instead of trying to plug and unplug two wires, i simply used two separate wires about 18 inches long stripped a half inch at all 4 ends. i inserted each one in the yellow plug and was able to sit on the car seat and easily just hold the other stripped ends together and then release as the light went on or off as directed. thank you for your post. you saved me some big bucks. i owe u a beer!

Persistency

May 2012. I have a 2003 Honda CIVIC Sedan, SRS light issue. Above procedures worked to reset light (I had a micro-on-off-switch laying around and used THAT, with two wires plugged into the MES Yellow connector, latter found under a panel beneath my steering wheel). I've done this procedure about 3 or 4 times since early April, but light has stayed off from 3 days to (since the last time I reset it), to two weeks. I am convinced from this repeated experience that my issue is a very transitory, momentary "flicker" or "activation" of a sensor that causes the SRS light to go on, but that there is no real safety issue. Otherwise, it seems that an existing "real" continuing safety issue would cause the SRS light to come back on almost immediately. Would a genuine safety problem allow the light to stay off for weeks at a time?

2002HXsilver

Just an update on my experience, after resetting SRS light, it will not come back on as along as I turn the car off before undoing the seatbelt. If I get to my destination and undo the seatbelt before turning the car off, the SRS comes back on.

nick999

Friends, I have the SRS light on for my 2001 Honda civic. The Honda dealer confirmed that the light is on because of some problem with the seat belt and not a problem with the airbag. I am actually moving from Ontario to Alberta and planning to take my car but I heard that cats which are more than 10 years old need to undergo a out of province safety inspection before it can be registered in Alberta. Can anyone suggest if my car will pass safety inspection if the SRS light is on?

sdaidoji

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seat belts are pretty common problem on the 7th gen.
search for seatbelts instead of SRS light.
Cat have nothing to do with this Do It Yourself thread so I will not reply here.

ezone

I think that was a typo, should be the word 'cars'.

kinakoes2

Not to be a s**t here, but I think he actually did mean catalytic converter, as sdaidoji was addressing nick999's q about 10 yr old cats... which yes, doesn't belong in this thread.

So an SRS light can come on due to a faulty seatbelt retractor, hmmm... mine is doing the common slow-reel thing, so looks like I better take the cover off and clean it before it becomes a thing.

ezone

You taking over my job? I'll tell ya, the pay plan at this joint sucks donkey *****.

Depends. Does your retractor have a yellow detonator harness on it?

I really only popped in here to comment on this line...

I think there's actually a service info about cleaning the B pillar shoulder-height turnbuckle with rubbing alcohol where the belt slides through it.

For lack of better pic, it's this one

kinakoes2

I've had worse jobs, and been on waaaaaay worse forums. No disrespect intended, but the correction might prevent confusion later... esp as much as most posters here seem to skim.

Haven't gotten it apart yet. So, no harness, no effect on SRS light? Is this mostly on side-airbag models?

Okay -- did clean what schmutz I could see with some Lysol wipes when I bought it, but haven't taken the trim panel off over the belt path and reel yet... which I'm just going to expect more dirt and nastiness with. Needs done and done...

Funny you should post a pic of a Ford turnbuckle -- an old Escort I helped a g/f with had the same slow-reel problem... but didn't respond to cleaning the turnbuckle, though it helped a tiny bit. Turned out it was 15 yrs of red dirt, leaves, blonde hair, and other crap from the previous owner was in the reel mechanism, and seized it.

ezone

Check it out up there, I think the word should have been cars.
Me again! It's the ADD. Look, a butterfly!

Right. No way to monitor anything unless something is wired and sensed.

No? IDK? I don't keep track of that.
Doesn't matter, you were talking about the seat belt retractor. I pictured the one in the B pillar. The only ones with wires are the exploding ones. If the resistance of the firing circuit is incorrect, a code is set and the idiot light comes on.
Is that particular design in your car? I can 't tell you that from here right now.


But the cars are well known for the buckle switch being bad too.

I've seen the belts get twisted in there, and have seen a twist wrapped up in the reel too. Not sure how it happens, but it does.





I think we've completely trashed this DIY thread now.

PhoenixRaven

Just picked up a 2004 4-door Civic LX. Got it inspected fine (had to resurface and adjust headlights, but no drama there...). A few days later the SRS light came on and has not gone off...

The driver's side seat seems a little loose - I'm tall so it's adjusted all the way back and sort of rocks forward/back a little when braking/accelerating.

Also - the driver's side seat belt return is a bit slow.

Could either of these be triggering the SRS light? (from what I've read, seems like they could - but just checking my own sanity here...)

I'm a newb to Hondas - any help/advice is greatly appreciated.

ezone

No.

Search for 'how to read your SRS codes'

Kennykid2002

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It sounds to me like someone reset the light right before selling the car.
(They usually come back on a few days later if the issue persists)

Driver seat rocking is a common issue in these 7th generation civics. There's a DIY fix by adding a few washers behind a bolt to stabilize the seat.
Neither of your issues will cause the SRS light to trigger.

Most likely cause of the SRS light to persist in our cars is the SRS code 9-3; which is "Faulty Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch". In which the seat belt buckle may need to be replaced or repaired.

Most dealerships should repair this issue free of charge with Honda's national lifetime seatbelt safety warranty, but not all. Call ahead to your dealerships to find out if it's covered by them. Ezone will probably have a better understanding of this than I do.

Usually you'd bring your car in and they'll charge you a $79 diagnostic fee, then if it is covered by warranty, they'll replace it, and reimburse you for the diagnostic fee. If it's not covered by them, they'll charge you for both. That's why I advise calling ahead first.

ezone

It's technically not a covered problem AFAIK. Some dealers may choose to cover it, some won't.

This may be a situation where being a regular customer at the dealer service department is to your advantage.


However, if the buckle fails to securely latch, THAT problem is covered by the lifetime warranty.


That dollar figure seems awful conservative....
My dealer is many dollars higher than that.
Big city Metro dealers-- probably double that and higher.

It's a huge variable.

Kennykid2002

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Good to know.
I know that not all dealerships cover it, but I've heard a lot of success stories of folks getting it resolved. (Some had to take it up to corporate, I believe)
Others used the "it sometimes doesn't latch" or "sometimes it pops out when driving" excuse.

I was only going by the diag cost of my local Honda, but I think it's a pretty rough estimate that you're going to pay at least that much.

TazG

garbage thread

Colin42

Try this, it's kind of buried in the original post

ezone

Hey, you should edit that into the original post, at least get rid of the mess up there so it's readable

Colin42

Forgot I have magic skills now