Friday, December 2, 2011

Do I have to get my car fixed for having a SRS lighting up?

I think it has to do with some air bag maintenance but what might have caused it to light up? My car is 2000 Honda accord and its my first time seeing it. Is it something major?|||this means your airbags will most likely not deploy if you are in a wreck. from your bumper to your airbag you have a sensor, a relay and, a gas charge that actually deploys the bag its self. one of these things has an issue. it could be as simple as a loose wire or you may need to replace something. i would defiantly get it checked out.|||There were three different SRS units used in that car, KEIHIN SRS Unit, NEC SRS Unit, and SIEMENS SRS Unit. Diagnosis depends on which unit it is. The most likely possibility is the connector for the airbag is not on securely.





There is a way to pull the codes from the SRS control unit without a scan tool.





1. Turn the ignition switch OFF , and wait for ten seconds. Then connect the SCS service connector to the service check connector (2P). If you do not wait ten seconds, the SRS unit will not be completely reset and will not output DTCs.





2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). The SRS indicator light comes on for about six seconds and goes off. Then it will indicate the DTC:





* The DTC consists of a main code and a sub-code.


* Including the most recent problem, up to three different malfunctions can be indicated.


* In case of a continuous failure, the DTC will be indicated repeatedly.


* In case of an intermittent failure, the SRS indicator light will indicate the DTC one time, then it will stay on.


* If both 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.





3. Read the DTC.





4. Turn the ignition switch OFF , and wait for ten seconds. Then disconnect the SCS service connector from the service check connector (2P).





Maybe this will sound a bit technical for you and if you didn't know much how to fix it properly, I will highly suggest you go seek for the car service which they can do a full scan for you properly! I usually take my Honda to http://www.teamhonda.ca/ which they provide excellent service and low cost!





Hope this helps! =)|||it could be a major problem or fairly inexpensive





1st question is have you been in any kind of accident. If yes you might be looking at a more expensive repair.





the most likely problem is the drivers seat belt buckle switch, in which case you need to replace the drivers seat belt buckle (SRS code 09-3)





other possibilities are the passenger side opds unit/sensor orther srs unit (hopefully not as these are a little more costly)








Get it diagnosed properly by someone who knows what they are doing. Get an estimate for the repair and make your decision from there





hope this helps|||As DC said get it looked at pronto! Lat thing you need is an airbag malfunction when you need it most or in a more unexpected scenario when you least need it lol.

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