Honda CR-V: Symptom Troubleshooting

SRS indicator does not come on

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.

4. Check for PGM-FI, Body Electrical, and SRS DTCs with the HDS.

Are there any PGM-FI, Body Electrical, or SRS DTCs? YES-Go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

NO-Go to step 5.

5. Do the gauge control module self-diagnostic function.

Does the SRS indicator come on? YES-Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO-Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module.

SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored

1. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.

4. Select Body Electrical status with the HDS.

5. Check for DTCs in the Gauge Menu with the HDS.

Is DTC B1187 indicated? YES-Go to the troubleshooting for DTC B1187.

NO-Go to step 6.

6. Check that the HDS communicates with the SRS unit.

Does the HDS communicates with the SRS unit? YES-Go to step 7.

NO-If the HDS does not communicate with the SRS unit, check for power and ground at the SRS unit connector A (28P). If power and grounds are still present, replace the SRS unit.

7. From the HDS System Menu, select SRS, then SRS in Mode Menu, PARAMETER INFORMATION, then SCS, MES, Indicator. Read the current status of the SRS indicator.

Is the status ON? YES-Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO-Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module.

Side airbag cutoff indicator stays on

1. Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat.

2. Make sure the seat-back is dry.

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and see if the SRS indicator comes on.

Does the SRS indicator come on? YES-Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored".

NO-Go to step 2.

4. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not troubleshoot the DLC circuit.

6. From the Main Menu on the HDS, select SRS, then PARAMETER INFORMATION. In the PARAMETER INFORMATION Menu, select "scs, MES, Indicator," and read what is indicated on the HDS.

Is OFF indicated on the HDS? YES-Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module.

NO-Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

Side airbag cutoff indicator does not come on

NOTE: If the SRS indicator also stays on, go to SRS indicator stays on, but no DTCs are stored.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the side airbag cutoff indicator comes on for about 6 seconds.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on? YES-Go to the Symptom Troubleshooting "SRS indicator stay on." NO-Go to step 2.

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not troubleshoot the DLC circuit.

4. Do the self diagnostic function with the HDS.

Does the side airbag cutoff indicator come on? YES-Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO-Faulty gauge control module; replace the gauge control module.

Passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stays on or comes on suddenly

NOTE: Under the following conditions, the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stays on or comes on suddenly.

Does the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stay on? YES-Go to step 2.

NO-Troubleshooting is complete.

2. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate troubleshoot the DLC circuit.

5. Select the INSPECTION menu on the HDS, then select AFTER REPLACING FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT COMPONENT(S), and follows the prompts.

Does the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stay on? YES-Go to step 6.

NO-Troubleshooting is complete.

6. Select the INSPECTION menu on the HDS, then select AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION, and follow the prompts.

Does the passenger's airbag cutoff indicator stay on? YES-Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.

NO-Troubleshooting is complete.

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