How-To: Reset your SRS light

2001lxgcivic · 11-14-2009, 06:05 PM

Need help, Pop'd out the fuse panel and can not see any yellow wires/connector..... how do I take out the dash panel?

2001lxgcivic · 11-15-2009, 01:12 PM

Anyone?

JerseyStrong · 11-16-2009, 07:52 AM

http://www.7thgenhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5660

2001lxgcivic · 11-16-2009, 04:44 PM

BIG THANK-YOU sir! , and thanks to the OP aswell, took a few times but worked!

THANKS!

cjhelver · 11-18-2009, 05:52 PM

This ROCKS!!! I was so so tired of that BRIGHT red light... Worked like a charm. Thanks for the how to post.

Cheryl

RockinRonnie72 · 11-24-2009, 05:41 PM

Thought I was gonna have to fork out £50 at the dealership to get this reset, but the tips on this page worked a treat. MES very easy to locate just to the left of the fuse box (1999 5dr Civic), and the paper-clip solution worked first time! Thanks for the tip!

psmhonda · 11-30-2009, 06:23 PM

First of all, thanks for such a great write-up,

I have a 95 Honda Civic.I just had work done on my steering system (they said rack and pinion broke and needed to be replaced). Right after that I noticed that the SRS light remained on. They also completely removed the HORN ( yes I do not have a HORN in my car). I was travelling at that time and I could not ask those guys to fix these as I had to leave the Town next day.

SRS:-

I followed the instructions in this write-up and got till it blinked twice but after that it stayed on. Any Idea where the problem might be. I am really scared to go to a mechanic as I have no Idea how much is it gonna cost.

HORN:-
I have been looking to install the horn my self bit I could not find any thing that would help. Diagrams in manual are too technical for me. I would greatly appreciate if someone could guide me to a similar write-up on installing a HORN from scratch.

I really need help as I can not afford a big expense right now and I have never needed my car more than "now".Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

psmhonda · 11-30-2009, 06:52 PM

First of all, thanks for such a great write-up,

I have a 95 Honda Civic.I just had work done on my steering system (they said rack and pinion broke and needed to be replaced). Right after that I noticed that the SRS light remained on. They also completely removed the HORN ( yes I do not have a HORN in my car). I was travelling at that time and I could not ask those guys to fix these as I had to leave the Town next day.

SRS:-

I followed the instructions in this write-up and got till it blinked twice but after that it stayed on. Any Idea where the problem might be. I am really scared to go to a mechanic as I have no Idea how much is it gonna cost.

HORN:-
I have been looking to install the horn my self but I could not find any thing that would help. Diagrams in manual are too technical for me. I would greatly appreciate if someone could guide me to a similar write-up on installing a HORN from scratch.

I really need help as I can not afford a big expense right now and I have never needed my car more than "now".Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

RockinRonnie72 · 12-11-2009, 12:05 PM

Dude, this sounds like an electrical issue. Chances are the horn itself is still there behind the grill under the hood. Check to see if the guys who fitted your new steering column have actually reconnected the cabling for your horn and drivers airbag. Disconnect your battery negative lead, then remove the top and bottom covers behind the steering wheel (just where the light and blinker controls are) and make sure all cables are connected properly. If there's nothing obvious, you might need to take out the airbag itself and check the terminals are connected at the hub of your steering wheel, this is normally where the horn and SRS contacts are found. Make sure you disconnect the battery at least 3 minutes before removing the airbag, just incase it inflates in error. Good luck, and hope this helps a bit.

roc0487 · 01-02-2010, 12:56 AM

Will the trick work with a car that had the system deployed and an aftermarket wheel?

Cman97 · 01-16-2010, 04:02 PM

Had to try a few times to get it right but indeed it did work for my 97 ex. Thanks so much!

roc0487 · 01-20-2010, 10:51 AM

bout to do this on my 94 EX.

TommyV · 01-26-2010, 05:50 PM

One of the best how-tos ever. I have the Helms manual and it doesn't even mention this.

To the thread originator: Many thanks.. you have saved me a bunch of frustration. I've been working on Hondas for over 10 years and never encountered this situation until this month.

I had to do this to two different cars. If you don't mind though I have two questions:

1. Where did find out how to do this?
2. What exactly does this process do to the SRS system? Ie: resets the main SRS computer??

Steve Craig · 02-05-2010, 03:52 PM

Hi,
Just signed up after searching the net for an SRS fix on a '98 Hatchback. Will try this weekend to resolve the issue.
Great site, some very good information here!
We have 3 Hondas at our house & have been steady Honda fans since '84. Wife drives an '05 Accord EXL-V6, #1 son has a '95 Hatch & #2 son has a '98 Hatch. Each of the two Civics are kept at stock. The boys are university students & reliability is the keynote here. The Accord is also stock.
We've had numerous Accords & couple Odysseys over the years.
My avatar may give it away but my own hobby is a '71 Buick Skylark. I've had it since '02 & restored it back to original GM showroom condition. 5.7l (350-4V) is the original engine & rebuilt it 2 years ago.
How many of you here can say you have an original & working 8-track in your car ??
I frequent www.V8Buick.com quite a bit.
Looks like I'll be frequenting this site as well.

Cheers.

Steve Craig · 02-07-2010, 01:40 PM

Bingo!
Issue resolved in under 5 minutes.
The instructions posted here worked very well.

Thanks again.

Cheers,
Steve Craig

11-24-2009, 05:41 PM	#66
RockinRonnie72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Larkhall, Scotland Posts: 2 Reputation level: 10	Worked a Treat Thought I was gonna have to fork out £50 at the dealership to get this reset, but the tips on this page worked a treat. MES very easy to locate just to the left of the fuse box (1999 5dr Civic), and the paper-clip solution worked first time! Thanks for the tip!

11-30-2009, 06:23 PM	#67
psmhonda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canton Posts: 2 Reputation level: 10	Need help on SRS and Installing HORN First of all, thanks for such a great write-up, I have a 95 Honda Civic.I just had work done on my steering system (they said rack and pinion broke and needed to be replaced). Right after that I noticed that the SRS light remained on. They also completely removed the HORN ( yes I do not have a HORN in my car). I was travelling at that time and I could not ask those guys to fix these as I had to leave the Town next day. SRS:- I followed the instructions in this write-up and got till it blinked twice but after that it stayed on. Any Idea where the problem might be. I am really scared to go to a mechanic as I have no Idea how much is it gonna cost. HORN:- I have been looking to install the horn my self bit I could not find any thing that would help. Diagrams in manual are too technical for me. I would greatly appreciate if someone could guide me to a similar write-up on installing a HORN from scratch. I really need help as I can not afford a big expense right now and I have never needed my car more than "now".Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

11-30-2009, 06:52 PM	#68
psmhonda Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canton Posts: 2 Reputation level: 10	Need help on SRS and Installing HORN First of all, thanks for such a great write-up, I have a 95 Honda Civic.I just had work done on my steering system (they said rack and pinion broke and needed to be replaced). Right after that I noticed that the SRS light remained on. They also completely removed the HORN ( yes I do not have a HORN in my car). I was travelling at that time and I could not ask those guys to fix these as I had to leave the Town next day. SRS:- I followed the instructions in this write-up and got till it blinked twice but after that it stayed on. Any Idea where the problem might be. I am really scared to go to a mechanic as I have no Idea how much is it gonna cost. HORN:- I have been looking to install the horn my self but I could not find any thing that would help. Diagrams in manual are too technical for me. I would greatly appreciate if someone could guide me to a similar write-up on installing a HORN from scratch. I really need help as I can not afford a big expense right now and I have never needed my car more than "now".Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

12-11-2009, 12:05 PM	#69
RockinRonnie72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Larkhall, Scotland Posts: 2 Reputation level: 10	Electrics Dude, this sounds like an electrical issue. Chances are the horn itself is still there behind the grill under the hood. Check to see if the guys who fitted your new steering column have actually reconnected the cabling for your horn and drivers airbag. Disconnect your battery negative lead, then remove the top and bottom covers behind the steering wheel (just where the light and blinker controls are) and make sure all cables are connected properly. If there's nothing obvious, you might need to take out the airbag itself and check the terminals are connected at the hub of your steering wheel, this is normally where the horn and SRS contacts are found. Make sure you disconnect the battery at least 3 minutes before removing the airbag, just incase it inflates in error. Good luck, and hope this helps a bit.

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11-14-2009, 06:05 PM	#61
2001lxgcivic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: vancouver Posts: 3 Reputation level: 10	Need help, Pop'd out the fuse panel and can not see any yellow wires/connector..... how do I take out the dash panel?

11-15-2009, 01:12 PM	#62
2001lxgcivic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: vancouver Posts: 3 Reputation level: 10	Anyone?

11-16-2009, 04:44 PM	#64
2001lxgcivic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: vancouver Posts: 3 Reputation level: 10	BIG THANK-YOU sir! , and thanks to the OP aswell, took a few times but worked! THANKS!

11-18-2009, 05:52 PM	#65
cjhelver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 4 Reputation level: 10	This ROCKS!!! I was so so tired of that BRIGHT red light... Worked like a charm. Thanks for the how to post. Cheryl

01-02-2010, 12:56 AM	#70
roc0487 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 25 Posts: 86 Reputation level: 10	Will the trick work with a car that had the system deployed and an aftermarket wheel?

01-16-2010, 04:02 PM	#71
Cman97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 1 Reputation level: 10	Had to try a few times to get it right but indeed it did work for my 97 ex. Thanks so much!

01-20-2010, 10:51 AM	#72
roc0487 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 25 Posts: 86 Reputation level: 10	bout to do this on my 94 EX.

01-26-2010, 05:50 PM	#73
TommyV Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1 Reputation level: 10	One of the best how-tos ever. I have the Helms manual and it doesn't even mention this. To the thread originator: Many thanks.. you have saved me a bunch of frustration. I've been working on Hondas for over 10 years and never encountered this situation until this month. I had to do this to two different cars. If you don't mind though I have two questions: 1. Where did find out how to do this? 2. What exactly does this process do to the SRS system? Ie: resets the main SRS computer??

02-05-2010, 03:52 PM	#74
Steve Craig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Saint John, N.B., Canada Posts: 3 Reputation level: 10	Hi, Just signed up after searching the net for an SRS fix on a '98 Hatchback. Will try this weekend to resolve the issue. Great site, some very good information here! We have 3 Hondas at our house & have been steady Honda fans since '84. Wife drives an '05 Accord EXL-V6, #1 son has a '95 Hatch & #2 son has a '98 Hatch. Each of the two Civics are kept at stock. The boys are university students & reliability is the keynote here. The Accord is also stock. We've had numerous Accords & couple Odysseys over the years. My avatar may give it away but my own hobby is a '71 Buick Skylark. I've had it since '02 & restored it back to original GM showroom condition. 5.7l (350-4V) is the original engine & rebuilt it 2 years ago. How many of you here can say you have an original & working 8-track in your car ?? I frequent www.V8Buick.com quite a bit. Looks like I'll be frequenting this site as well. Cheers.

02-07-2010, 01:40 PM	#75
Steve Craig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Saint John, N.B., Canada Posts: 3 Reputation level: 10	Bingo! Issue resolved in under 5 minutes. The instructions posted here worked very well. Thanks again. Cheers, Steve Craig

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