1995 Honda SRS light remains after reset.

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by paul.rigatti, Nov 2, 2005.

  1. paul.rigatti

    paul.rigatti Guest

    My 132K miles 1995 Accord's SRS light is on. After performing the task
    to reset the SRS light, the light failed to extinguish. The SRS light
    failed to extinguish at any time during the reset procedure. I now
    believe perhaps a real problem with the SRS exists, though I can't find
    any details here to help isolate the problem further. It appears that
    most people get away with a simple reset. Can someone provide some
    detailed ideas on continuing the troubleshooting from this stage?
    Should I pick up a shop manual and take it from there, or can someone
    please provide detailed steps to move forward and help isolate the
    problem. I'm willing to try before giving up and visiting the shop.
    Anybody? Thanks.
     
    paul.rigatti, Nov 2, 2005
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    pulldatrigger, Nov 3, 2005
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  3. I had the same problem with my Lada. Try the following steps:
    1. Spray clutch cleaner all over the air filiter
    2. turn car on and get the tac to red line, hold it here for 5 minutes
    3. while at red line pull the ebrake up and down 2 times
    4. while at red line disconnect the batt
    5. while at red line turn auto off.

    Try this out before you pull the trigger on a new ride!
    -me
     
    pulldatrigger, Nov 3, 2005
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  4. That is the worst advice I've seen in a long time. Trolling should be more
    subtle.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 4, 2005
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  5. paul.rigatti

    paul.rigatti Guest

    Thanks 'pulldatrigger'.

    Any real advice out there? The ECU code was pulled by means of shorting
    the service connector and watching the 'check engine' light; the check
    engine light remained solid. Does this mean anything or is this the
    default reading when there aren't any error codes?

    Is there another way to pull the SRS codes?

    What else can be done to further isolate the problem?

    The SRS light remains lit, even after SRS light restting.
    1995 Accord, 132K miles.
     
    paul.rigatti, Nov 4, 2005
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  6. Bro, if you need some clutch cleaner drop me some mail, I have some.
    There are 2 schools of thought on the clutch cleaner, I like the 3rd!

    -me
     
    pulldatrigger, Nov 4, 2005
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  7. I didn't think I'd saved it, but I did... try this link:
    http://tinyurl.com/bfkp2 to faqfarm. Two answers, and the one about the seat
    belt sensors may help. Sadly, the other answer was from somebody in your
    situation (a 1995 Accord) and the dealer was telling him it was a computer
    failure. I'm dubious. Unfortunately, I don't know much at all about SRS
    systems.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 6, 2005
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  8. paul.rigatti

    paul.rigatti Guest

    Thanks Michael. Here's what I have so far. I'm unsuccessful in
    pulling the SRS DTC's which would definitely help pin pointing the
    problem. It seems like its not possible to do so on a 95 Accord.
    According to this link, the 94 Accords don't use SRS DTCs, so perhaps
    it's the same case for my 95.
    http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl010e.htm

    I found an SRS Control Unit online selling for $40. I'd like to do a
    bit more troubleshooting before I pull the trigger on buying this SRS
    computer, but I'm not sure where to start.
     
    paul.rigatti, Nov 6, 2005
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  9. I have the Helm for my daughter's '93, and it warns not to try to make the
    voltage measurements without using a test harness. Then it has a matrix that
    covers a page and a half to interpret the meanings.

    OTOH, your time is worth something and checking the inputs could be more
    trouble than $40... depending on your situation. I don't have experience
    with SRS computers, but I'm aware ECUs are condemned far more often than
    they are really responsible so the same may well be true of SRS units. My
    gut tells me the sensors are probably better suspects.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 7, 2005
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