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Air Bag Restraint Systems Acura RSX I

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DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Read and follow all WARNINGS and AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS before working on air bag system or related components.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is designed to protect driver and front passenger by activating when vehicle receives a sufficient front-end impact. System includes dual-stage driver-side air bag, dual-stage passenger-side air bag, right- and left-side impact air bags, right- and left-side impact sensors, right and left front seat belt pretensioners, right and left seat belt buckle pretensioners, right and left front impact sensors, SRS unit and cable reel. (Scheme 1)

The main circuit in SRS unit senses and judges force of impact and, if necessary, ignites inflator charges in air bag modules, causing air bags to inflate. The front seat belt pretensioners are linked with SRS air bags, and in the event of frontal impact of sufficient force, deploy instantly, retracting seat belt firmly to secure occupants in their seats. Seat belt pretensioners are integrated with front seat belt retractors and front seat belt buckles. If battery voltage is too low or power is disconnected due to impact, voltage regulator and back-up power circuit keeps voltage at a constant level.

Side impact air bags are located in each front seat back. Side impact air bags are designed to deploy when a moderate to severe side impact occurs. Right-side impact air bag also includes an Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). This system contains sensors and a control unit, located in passenger's seat back, to determine passenger seat's occupant height and position. If OPDS control unit determines passenger seat's occupant head is in deployment path of side impact air bag, side impact air bag will be disabled. If right-side impact air bag is disabled, side impact indicator light will come on. If passenger seat back is replaced, OPDS control unit must be initialized. See INITIALIZING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT under DIAGNOSTICS.

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Refer to illustration for component locations. (Scheme 1)

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Scheme 1: COMPONENT LOCATIONS

SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK

When ignition is turned on, SRS indicator light should come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off. Make sure both horn buttons work. Take a test drive and make sure cruise control switches work. While vehicle is driven, SRS indicator light should not come on or flash. If SRS indicator light does not operate as specified, system must be inspected/repaired as soon as possible. See DIAGNOSTICS .

AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Observe these precautions when working with air bag system

  1. To prevent accidental air bag deployment and possible injury, turn ignition off, disconnect negative battery cable, and wait 3 minutes before disconnecting any SRS connectors.
  2. Carefully inspect any SRS part before installing. DO NOT install any part that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
  3. Use only a digital multimeter with an output of 10 milliamp (0.01 amp) or less when switched to smallest value in ohmmeter range. A tester with higher output could damage air bag circuit or cause accidental deployment and possible injury.
  4. DO NOT install used SRS parts from another vehicle. When making SRS repairs, use only new parts.
  5. Except when indicated, always disconnect battery cables, and wait at least 3 minutes before making SRS repairs.
  6. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit. Air bags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injury.
  7. Radio contains an anti-theft protection circuit. Be sure to get anti-theft code number before disconnecting battery cables.
  8. DO NOT try to disassemble air bags or SRS unit. There are no serviceable parts. Once an air bag has been deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.
  9. Store removed air bags with pad surface up. If air bags are improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel unit with enough force to cause serious injury.
  10. Store removed air bags on secure flat surface away from any high heat source and free of any oil, grease, detergent or water.
  11. Store SRS unit in cool and dry place. DO NOT spill water or oil on SRS unit, and keep away from dust.
  12. Disconnect air bag connectors before disconnecting SRS harness connectors.
  13. Ensure SRS unit is installed securely.

CABLE REEL CENTERING

Note. New replacement cable reels come centered.

With cable reel installed, rotate cable reel fully clockwise. Rotate cable reel counterclockwise about 2 1/2 turns until arrow mark on cable reel label points straight up. (Scheme 2)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: CABLE REEL CENTERING
Scheme 2: CABLE REEL CENTERING

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM

WARNINGUnintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Back-up power supply holds a deployment charge for approximately 3 minutes after negative battery cable is disconnected. Wait 3 minutes after disabling SRS before working on vehicle.

Note. Radio contains an anti-theft protection circuit. Be sure to get anti-theft code number before disconnecting negative battery cable.

SPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTORS

To disconnect, pull spring-loaded sleeve toward stop while holding opposite half of connector. Then pull connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on sleeve and not on connector itself. (Scheme 3)or (Scheme 4).

To connect, hold pawl-side connector half, and press on back of sleeve-side connector half in direction shown. As connector halves are pressed together, sleeve is pushed back by pawl. DO NOT touch sleeve. When connector halves are completely connected, pawl is released, and spring-loaded sleeve locks connector.

When backprobing spring-loaded lock connectors, remove retainer before inserting test probes from wire side. Carefully pry out retainer with flat-tip screwdriver. Retainer may be discarded after removal.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: SPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTORS
Scheme 3: SPRING-LOADED LOCK CONNECTORS

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
Scheme 4

DISABLING SYSTEM

Note. Driver-side and passenger-side air bag connectors are automatically shorted when disconnected.

Before removing dual-stage driver and passenger-side air bag modules, right- and left-side air bag modules or other SRS related devices (SRS unit, cable reel, side impact sensors, front impact sensors and seat belt pretensioners), disconnecting connectors from related devices or removing instrument panel or steering column, disconnect air bag module connectors to avoid accidental deployment. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning the following procedures

  1. Before disconnecting SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit, disconnect dual-stage driver and passenger-side air bag module 4-pin connectors and right and left front seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors.
  2. Before disconnecting SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit, disconnect right- and left-side air bag module 2-pin connectors and right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner 2-pin connectors.
  3. Before disconnecting cable reel lower 4-pin harness connector, disconnect driver-side air bag module 4-pin connector.
  4. Before disconnecting SRS floor wire harness 4-pin connector, disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors.

Dual-stage Driver-side AIR Bag Module

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 3 minutes. Remove access panel from steering wheel. (Scheme 5) Disconnect 4-pin connector between air bag and cable reel. Driver-side air bag is now disabled.

Dual-stage Passenger-side AIR Bag Module

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 3 minutes. Remove glove box. Disconnect 4-pin connector between air bag and SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Passenger-side air bag is now disabled.

Side Impact AIR Bag Modules

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 3 minutes. Disconnect appropriate side impact air bag connector from SRS wire harness connector. (Scheme 7) Side impact air bag is now disabled.

Seat Belt Pretensioners

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 3 minutes. Disconnect appropriate seat belt pretensioner connector from SRS floor wire harness connector. (Scheme 8) Seat belt pretensioner is now disabled.

Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners

Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 3 minutes. Disconnect appropriate seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS seat harness connector. (Scheme 8) Seat belt buckle pretensioner is now disabled.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners
Scheme 5: Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners

Scheme 6

Scheme 6
Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
Scheme 7

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8

Scheme 9

Scheme 9
Scheme 9

ACTIVATING SYSTEM

After repairs have been completed, reconnect SRS connectors disconnected during disabling procedure. Install glove box or access panel to steering wheel as necessary. Reconnect battery cables. Check system for proper operation. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

WARNINGBefore scrapping any air bags, including those installed in a vehicle to be scrapped, air bags must be deployed. Treat undeployed air bags with extreme caution. Wear safety glasses and gloves when handling deployed air bag modules. Wash hands and rinse well with water after handling deployed air bag modules.

Note. If vehicle is still within warranty period, contact manufacturer for disposal instructions before deploying air bags.

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Note. If vehicle is to be scrapped, perform on-vehicle air bag deployment procedure. Air bags should not be considered salvageable parts and should never be installed in another vehicle.

On-vehicle

  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes. Ensure air bags and pretensioners to be deployed are securely fastened to vehicle. Check proper operation of Deployment Tool (07HAZ-SG00500) by following instructions on tool.
  2. To deploy dual-stage driver-side air bag, remove access panel from steering wheel. (Scheme 5) Disconnect dual-stage driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel connector. To deploy dual-stage passenger-side air bag, remove glove box. Disconnect dual-stage passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) To deploy side impact air bag, disconnect side impact air bag 2-pin connector from SRS wire harness. (Scheme 7) To deploy seat belt pretensioners, disconnect seat belt pretensioner and seat belt buckle pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8)& (Scheme 9). Pull seat belt all the way out of retractor and cut belt. NOTE: Dual-stage driver and passenger-side air bags have 4 wires each, 2 Yellow wires (first inflator) and 2 Red wires (second inflator). Twist each pair of like color wires together and connect one alligator clip from deployment tool to each twisted pair.
  3. To deploy any air bag or pretensioner, cut off air bag or pretensioner connector and strip back 1" of insulation from wire ends. Connect Yellow alligator clips of deployment tool to uninsulated wire ends. (Scheme 10) Place deployment tool at least 30 feet away from air bag or pretensioner.
  4. Connect a 12-volt battery to deployment tool. If Red light on deployment tool comes on, go to next step. If Green light on deployment tool comes on, air bag or pretensioner ignitor circuit is faulty. See «DAMAGED AIR BAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__damaged-air-bag-special-procedure).
  5. Stand at least 30 feet away from air bag or pretensioner. Push deployment switch to deploy air bag or pretensioner. If air bag or pretensioner deploys, wait 30 minutes before removing and disposing of complete air bag or pretensioner assembly. Place in a sturdy plastic bag and seal securely. If air bag or pretensioner does not deploy, ignitor circuit is faulty.

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10

Off-vehicle

  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable and wait at least 3 minutes. Check proper operation of Deployment Tool (07HAZ-SG00500) by following instructions on tool. Remove air bag module or seat belt pretensioner to be deployed. See «REMOVAL & INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__removal-installation). When deploying seat belt pretensioners, pull seat belt all the way out of retractor and cut belt. NOTE: Dual-stage driver and passenger-side air bags have 4 wires, 2 Yellow wires (first inflator) and 2 Red wires (second inflator). Twist each pair of like color wires together and connect one alligator clip from deployment tool to each twisted pair.
  2. Air bag modules are to be deployed face up. Place air bag or pretensioner outdoors on flat ground. To deploy any air bag or pretensioner, cut off air bag or pretensioner connector and strip back 1" of insulation from wire ends. Connect Yellow alligator clips of deployment tool to uninsulated wire ends. (Scheme 10) Place deployment tool at least 30 feet away from air bag.
  3. Connect a 12-volt battery to deployment tool. If Red light on deployment tool comes on, go to next step. If Green light on deployment tool comes on, ignitor circuit is faulty. See «DAMAGED AIR BAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__damaged-air-bag-special-procedure).
  4. Stand at least 30 feet away from air bag. Push deployment switch, to deploy air bag or pretensioner. If air bag or pretensioner deploys, wait 30 minutes before removing and disposing of complete air bag or pretensioner assembly. Place in a sturdy plastic bag and seal securely. If air bag or pretensioner does not deploy, ignitor circuit is faulty. See «DAMAGED AIR BAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__damaged-air-bag-special-procedure).

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11

DAMAGED AIR BAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE

  1. If air bag or pretensioner is installed in a vehicle, follow removal procedure. See «REMOVAL & INSTALLATION»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__removal-installation) . In all cases, short air bag or pretensioner inflator by twisting wires together.
  2. Package air bag or pretensioner in same packaging that replacement part came in. Mark outside of box "DAMAGED AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYED" so it is not confused in parts stock. Contact manufacturer for disposal instructions.

POST-COLLISION INSPECTION

When a vehicle has been involved in a collision, certain components of the passive restraint system must be inspected or replaced. See AIR BAG/SRS COMPONENT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT TABLES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Do not turn ignition switch to ON position or reconnect negative battery cable during SRS component removal and installation procedures.

Note. Radio contains an anti-theft protection circuit. Be sure to get anti-theft code number before disconnecting negative battery cable.

Removal

  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Ensure front wheels are in straight ahead position. Remove driver-side air bag assembly. See «DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  2. Disconnect connector from cruise control set/resume switch. Remove steering wheel mounting bolt and discard. Remove steering wheel using steering wheel puller. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. (Scheme 12) Disconnect SRS wire harness connectors from cable reel. (Scheme 13) Release cable reel retaining tab and remove cable reel from steering column.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12
Scheme 12

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13

Installation

  1. Ensure front wheels are aligned straight ahead. Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected. Install cancel sleeve so that projections are aligned vertically. (Scheme 14) Carefully install cable reel on steering column shaft. Connect cable reel connectors to SRS and instrument panel wire harness connectors.
  2. Install steering column covers. Center cable reel if necessary. See «CABLE REEL CENTERING»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__cable-reel-centering) under ADJUSTMENTS. Align projections on cable reel with holes in steering wheel, and install steering wheel. Install NEW steering wheel mounting bolt and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications). Connect cruise control switch connector.
  3. Install driver-side air bag module. Install instrument panel lower cover. Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
Scheme 14
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Using Torx T30 bit, remove Torx bolts securing air bag assembly to steering wheel. (Scheme 15) Remove air bag module. (Scheme 16)
  2. To install, position NEW air bag assembly in steering wheel. Secure with NEW Torx bolts. Tighten air bag Torx bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications). Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 15

Scheme 15
Scheme 15

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
Scheme 16
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove air bag mounting nuts from bracket. (Scheme 17) NOTE: Air bag assembly lid is attached to instrument panel with side pawls. To remove air bag assembly, cover lid and instrument panel with a cloth, and pry carefully with a screwdriver.
  2. Carefully lift air bag assembly out of instrument panel. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten mounting nuts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications). Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 17

Scheme 17
Scheme 17
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions) . Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove appropriate front inner fender. Disconnect appropriate front impact sensor 2-pin connector. Using T30 Torx bit, remove front impact sensor Torx bolts and sensor.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW front impact Torx bolts and tighten to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications) . Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check) .

FRONT SEAT

  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions) . Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Wrap flat-blade screwdriver with protective tape and pry off seat track end covers. Remove front seat anchor bolts. Lift up front seat, note position and disconnect front seat electrical connectors. With help from an assistant, remove front seat through front door opening.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten front seat anchor bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications) . Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check) .
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions) . Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove appropriate front seat. See «FRONT SEAT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__front-seat) .
  2. On models equipped with Bose stereo, remove amplifier mounting nuts, disconnect electrical connector and remove amplifier. Disconnect Bose stereo sub-harness electrical connector from seat belt switch electrical connector. On all models, release front seat belt buckle pretensioner wire harness retaining clips. Remove tie-strap securing seat belt buckle pretensioner wire harness. Remove front seat belt pretensioner anchor bolt. Pull seat belt pretensioner wire harness out through hole in seat track and remove front seat belt buckle pretensioner.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply liquid thread lock to front seat belt buckle pretensioner anchor bolt threads and install bolt. Tighten anchor bolt to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications) . Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check) .

OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT

CAUTIONTouching or placing oil on OPDS sensor can cause sensor damage. Air bag system malfunction may result. Keep OPDS sensor free of contaminates and contact during removal and installation of OPDS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove right front seat. See «FRONT SEAT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__front-seat).
  2. From under seat cushion, detach side air bag and OPDS electrical connector clips. (Scheme 18) Release seat cushion cover from seat cushion frame spring and pull cover back. Remove front seat wire harness tie-straps. Fold seat back forward. Remove lumbar support handle retaining clip and handle, if equipped.
  3. Detach headrest trim retaining clips and remove trim. Pull back seat back cover from head rest. Release seat back cover hook, located at bottom of seat back. Unzip seat back cover zippers. Pull side air bag and OPDS harnesses out through holes in seat cushion cover. Remove side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  4. Release side impact air bag module holder hooks and remove holder. Pull back edge of seat back cover all the way around and disengage retaining clips. Remove seat back cover. Remove OPDS unit cover. (Scheme 19) Disconnect OPDS unit electrical connectors. Remove OPDS unit mounting screws and OPDS unit.
  5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 18

Scheme 18
Scheme 18

Scheme 19

Scheme 19
Scheme 19
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Slide front seat to full forward position.
  2. Remove rear seat back and cushion. (Scheme 20) Remove rear seat center pivot bracket. Remove rear side trim panel. (Scheme 21) Remove front seat belt upper and lower anchor bolt caps and anchor bolts. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner electrical connector. (Scheme 9) Remove seat belt retractor/pretensioner upper and lower mounting bolt. Remove front seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten seat belt mounting and anchor bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications). Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 20

Scheme 20
Scheme 20

Scheme 21

Scheme 21
Scheme 21
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove appropriate front seat. See «FRONT SEAT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__front-seat).
  2. From under seat cushion, detach side air bag electrical connector clip, and if removing right- side impact air bag module, detach OPDS electrical connector clip. (Scheme 18) Release seat cushion cover from seat cushion frame spring and pull cover back. Remove front seat wire harness tie-straps. Fold seat back forward. Remove lumbar support handle retaining clip and handle, if equipped.
  3. Detach headrest trim retaining clips and remove trim. Pull back seat back cover from head rest. Release seat back cover hook, located at bottom of seat back. Unzip seat back cover zippers. Pull wire harnesses out through holes in seat cushion cover.
  4. Pull back edge of seat back cover all the way around and disengage retaining clips. Fold back seat cover. Remove side impact air bag mounting nut and air bag module. (Scheme 22) CAUTION: Improper installation of side impact harness may cause harness to be pinched or caught in seat frame or mechanisms. Damage to side impact air bag harness may result. Ensure harness is properly routed during air bag module installation.
  5. To install, reverse removal procedure. If NEW side impact air bag module lid is fixed by tape, remove tape before installing module. Install NEW side air bag mounting nut and tighten to specification. Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 22

Scheme 22
Scheme 22
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove appropriate front seat. See «FRONT SEAT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__front-seat). Remove rear side trim panel. (Scheme 21) Disconnect side impact sensor electrical connector. (Scheme 23) Remove side impact sensor mounting bolt and remove sensor.
  2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten side impact sensor mounting bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications). Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 23

Scheme 23
Scheme 23
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Gently pull out on instrument panel lower cover and release clips.
  2. Disconnect accessory power socket and seat heater switch electrical connector, if equipped. Remove lower cover. Pull carpet away from SRS unit. Disconnect SRS unit electrical connectors from SRS unit. (Scheme 24) Remove SRS unit Torx bolts. Remove SRS unit.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW Torx bolts and tighten bolts to specification. See «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__torque-specifications). After tightening bolts, ensure bolt heads sit squarely on SRS unit bracket.
  4. Connect SRS unit electrical connectors to SRS unit, and push into position until click is heard. Activate air bag system. See «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__activating-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Initialize Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS). Check system for proper operation. See «SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__system-operation-check).

Scheme 24

Scheme 24
Scheme 24

DIAGNOSTICS

WARNINGUsing improper test equipment can damage air bag circuit or cause accidental air bag deployment. Personal injury may result. Use only a digital multimeter with 10 milliamp or less output rating in smallest ohmmeter range.
CAUTIONTouching SRS unit terminals and SRS harness connector terminals with tester probe can damage terminals. Connector malfunction may result. Do not touch tester probe to SRS unit of harness connector terminals. Do not connect terminals with a jumper wire. When testing or jumping terminals, use Backprobe Adapter (07TAZ-001020A) and SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100).

SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

SRS includes a self-diagnostic function that checks system for faults in SRS components and related wiring. A fault exists if AIR BAG warning light on instrument cluster continues to glow more than 6 seconds after ignition is turned on, or glows or flashes while vehicle is driven. (Scheme 1)

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

Note. Ensure battery is sufficiently charged prior to performing diagnostic procedures. A dead or low-charged battery may cause inaccurate test values to be obtained.

When AIR BAG warning light is on, read DTC by connecting a Honda PGM Tester to 16-pin data link connector, and following tester prompts to read directly from Honda PGM Tester, or reading AIR BAG warning light flashes.

Retrieving DTC Using Honda PGM Tester

Connect Honda PGM Tester to 16-pin data link connector and follow tester prompts in "SRS" menu to read DTC. (Scheme 25) If tester indicates DTC 3-6, 3-10, 4-6, 4-10, 9-1, 9-2 or no DTC, confirm by selecting SCS on the Honda PGM tester menu and watching AIR BAG indicator light.

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: Retrieving DTC Using Honda PGM Tester
Scheme 25: Retrieving DTC Using Honda PGM Tester

Retrieving DTC Using AIR Bag Warning Light

  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect Honda PGM Tester to 16-pin data link connector and follow tester prompts in SCS menu. (Scheme 25)
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. AIR BAG warning light will come on for about 6 seconds and go off. DTC will be indicated next. DTC consists of a main code and a sub-code. Including most recent malfunction, up to 3 different malfunctions can be indicated. If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, check for short to ground or open in SCS circuit before troubleshooting SRS system.
  3. In case of a continuous failure, DTC will be indicated repeatedly. In case of an intermittent failure, AIR BAG warning light will indicate DTC once, then will stay on. If both a continuous and an intermittent failure occur, both DTC's will be shown as continuous failure. If AIR BAG warning light comes on continuously and no DTC is detected, SRS system malfunction may be present.
  4. Read DTC. If DTCs are retrieved, go to DTC chart to continue diagnostics. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) table. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect Honda PGM Tester from data link connector.

TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES

Note. If malfunction occurs, but does not recur, it will be stored in DTC memory as an intermittent failure, and AIR BAG warning light will come on.

  1. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) . Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) .
  2. With vehicle in Neutral, start engine and let idle. AIR BAG warning light will come on for about 6 seconds and then go off. Shake wire harness and connector. Test drive vehicle (quick acceleration, quick braking, cornering), and turn steering wheel fully left and right, holding 5-10 seconds to determine cause of intermittent failure.
  3. If problem recurs, AIR BAG warning light will stay on. If intermittent failure is not duplicated, system is okay at this time.

ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY

Erase DTC memory with Honda PGM Tester connected to data link 16-pin connector, or by connecting an SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) to Memory Erase Signal (MES) connector.

Erasing DTC Memory Using Honda PGM Tester

Connect Honda PGM Tester to 16-pin data link connector and follow tester prompts to erase DTC. (Scheme 25)

Note. Do not use a jumper wire in place of SCS service connector. Jumper wire may be difficult to connect and disconnect quickly enough.

Erasing DTC Memory Using SCS Service Connector

  1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) to Memory Erase Signal (MES) connector. (Scheme 26)
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. AIR BAG warning light will come on for about 6 seconds then go off.
  3. Disconnect SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light goes off. AIR BAG warning light will come on again.
  4. Reconnect SCS service connector to MES connector within 4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light comes on. AIR BAG warning light will go off.
  5. Disconnect SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds. AIR BAG warning light will indicate that memory is erased by blinking 2 times. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and wait 10 seconds. DTC's are erased if AIR BAG warning light comes on for 6 seconds and then goes out.

Scheme 26

Scheme 26
Scheme 26

INITIALIZING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT

Note. Do not use a jumper wire in place of SCS short connector. Jumper wire may be difficult to connect and disconnect quickly enough.

  1. Place right seat back in normal position. Ensure nothing is sitting on right front seat cushion. Start engine and run air conditioner for 30 minutes to dry any moisture from right front seat. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect Honda PGM Tester to 16-pin data link connector and follow tester prompts in "SCS" menu. (Scheme 25) Connect SCS Service Connector (07PAZ-0010100) to Memory Erase Signal (MES) connector. (Scheme 26)
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position. AIR BAG warning light will come on for about 6 seconds then go off.
  3. Disconnect SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light goes off. AIR BAG warning light will come on again.
  4. Reconnect SCS service connector to MES connector within 4 seconds after AIR BAG warning light comes on. AIR BAG warning light will go off.
  5. Disconnect SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds. AIR BAG warning light will indicate that OPDS unit is initialized by blinking 2 times. If light doesn't blink and stays on, repeat procedure. If light blinks 2 times and stays on, read DTC and proceed with troubleshooting.
  6. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, and wait 10 seconds. Disconnect Honda PGM tester. Turn ignition switch to ON position and monitor AIR BAG warning light. If AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 6 seconds and goes off, and AIR BAG warning light does not come back on for 30 seconds, initialization of OPDS unit is complete.
Trouble CodePossible Cause
AIR BAG warning light does not come on not come onFaulty AIR BAG warning light circuit
AIR BAG warning light stays onFaulty AIR BAG warning light circuit
1-1Open or increased resistance in driver-side air bag inflator
1-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in driver-side air bag inflator
1-4Short to power in driver-side air bag inflator
1-5Short to ground in driver-side air bag inflator
2-1Open or increased resistance in passenger-side air bag inflator
2-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in passenger-side air bag inflator
2-4Short to power in passenger-side air bag inflator
2-5Short to ground in passenger-side air bag inflator
3-1Open or increased resistance in left front pretensioner
3-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in left front pretensioner
3-4Short to power in left front pretensioner
3-5Short to ground in left front pretensioner
4-1Open or increased resistance in right front pretensioner
4-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in right front pretensioner
4-4Short to power in right front pretensioner
4-5Short to ground in right front pretensioner
5-1Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
5-2Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
5-3Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
5-4Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
5-5Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
5-8Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
6-1Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
6-2Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
6-3Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
6-4Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
6-7Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
6-8Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
7-1Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
7-2Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
7-3Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
8-1Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
8-2Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
8-3Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
8-4Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
8-5Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
8-6Internal failure of SRS unit (1)
9-1 (2)Internal SRS unit failure
9-2 (3)Internal SRS unit failure
9-3Faulty left front seat belt switch
9-4Faulty right front seat belt switch
9-6Faulty left front impact sensor
9-7Faulty right front impact sensor
10-1Driver & passenger-side air bags deployed (1)
10-2Left-side impact air bag deployed (1)
10-3Driver & passenger-side air bags & Left-side impact air bag deployed (1)
10-4Right-side impact air bag deployed (1)
10-5Driver & passenger-side air bags & right-side impact air bag deployed (1)
10-6Driver & passenger side impact air bags deployed (1)
10-7Driver & passenger-side air bags & left- & right-side impact air bags deployed (1)
11-1Open or increased resistance in left-side impact air bag inflator
11-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in left side impact air bag inflator
11-4Short to power in left side impact air bag inflator
11-5Short to ground in left side impact air bag inflator
12-1Open or increased resistance in right-side impact air bag inflator
12-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in right side impact air bag inflator
12-4Short to power in right side impact air bag inflator
12-5Short to ground in right side impact air bag inflator
13-1 (4)Faulty left-side impact sensor
13-2 (4)Faulty left-side impact sensor
13-3Faulty SRS wire harness or left-side impact sensor
13-4Faulty power supply to left side impact sensor
14-1 (4)Faulty right-side impact sensor
14-2 (4)Faulty right-side impact sensor
14-3Faulty SRS wire harness or right-side impact sensor
14-4Faulty power supply to right side impact sensor
15-1Faulty OPDS unit
15-2Faulty side AIR BAG indicator light
15-3Faulty OPDS sensor
21-1Open or increased resistance in left front buckle pretensioner
21-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in left front buckle pretensioner
21-4Short to power in left front buckle pretensioner
21-5Short to ground in left front buckle pretensioner
22-1Open or increased resistance in right front buckle pretensioner
22-3Short to another wire or decreased resistance in right front buckle pretensioner
22-4Short to power in right front buckle pretensioner
22-5Short to ground in right front buckle pretensioner
(1) Before replacing SRS unit, ensure battery is fully charged. If battery is fully charged and AIR BAG warning light stays on, replace SRS unit. (2) If intermittent, code could result from an internal failure of SRS unit or faulty indicator light circuit. See TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES . (3) If intermittent, code could result from an internal failure of power supply (VB line). See TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES . (4) If AIR BAG warning light stays on, replace appropriate front impact sensor.
(1)Before replacing SRS unit, ensure battery is fully charged. If battery is fully charged and AIR BAG warning light stays on, replace SRS unit.
(2)If intermittent, code could result from an internal failure of SRS unit or faulty indicator light circuit. See TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES .
(3)If intermittent, code could result from an internal failure of power supply (VB line). See TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES .
(4)If AIR BAG warning light stays on, replace appropriate front impact sensor.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHART

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Turn ignition switch to ON position, and check whether other instrument cluster indicator lights come on (brake system, etc.). If other instrument cluster indicator lights operate, go to step 5. If other instrument cluster indicator lights do not operate, go to next step.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness connectors "A" and "B" from instrument cluster. (Scheme 27) Measure resistance between ground and instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 18. (Scheme 28) If resistance is 0-1 ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, check ground G401, located under left-side of instrument panel, for proper connection. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems). If ground G401 is okay, replace instrument panel wire harness.
  3. Connect voltmeter between ground and instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 18. Turn ignition switch to ON position and measure voltage. After ignition switch is turned to ON position, if voltage is 8.5 volts or less for 6 seconds, faulty SRS AIR BAG warning light printed circuit board in instrument cluster exists. Replace instrument cluster. If voltage is not 8.5 volts or less for 6 seconds, go to next step.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-activating-air-bag-system). Access and disconnect SRS harness 8-pin connector "C" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Connect a voltmeter between ground and instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 15. Turn ignition switch to ON position and measure voltage. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, replace SRS unit. If voltage is more than 0.5 volts, short to power exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check fuse No. 10 (7.5-amp) in instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 30) If is fuse blown, go to step 7. If fuse is okay, go to next step.
  6. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness connectors "B" from instrument cluster. (Scheme 27) Connect a voltmeter between ground and instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B" terminal No. 7. (Scheme 28) Turn ignition switch to ON position and measure voltage. If battery voltage is present, poor connection exists between instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B" and instrument cluster or fault exists in instrument cluster SRS circuit. If connection between instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B" and instrument cluster is okay, replace instrument cluster. If battery voltage is not present, an open circuit exists in fuse No. 10 circuit in instrument panel fuse/relay box or open circuit exists in Yellow wire in instrument panel wire harness. If instrument panel fuse/relay box is okay, replace instrument panel wire harness.
  7. Replace fuse No. 10. If AIR BAG warning light comes on, system is operating normally at this time. If AIR BAG warning light does not come on, short to ground exists in fuse No. 10 circuit in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Repair or replace fuse/relay box as necessary.

Scheme 27

Scheme 27
Scheme 27

Scheme 28

Scheme 28
Scheme 28

Scheme 29

Scheme 29
Scheme 29

Scheme 30

Scheme 30
Scheme 30

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on while DTC's are erased, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off, go to step 12.
  2. Check fuse No. 13 (10-amp) in instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 30) If fuse is okay, go to step 6. If fuse is blown, go to next step.
  3. Replace fuse No. 13 in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Turn ignition switch to ON position and wait 30 seconds. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check fuse No. 13. If fuse is blown, go to next step. If fuse is okay, system is operating normally at this time.
  4. Replace fuse No. 13 in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver and passenger-side air bag module 4-pin connectors. (Scheme 5)& (Scheme 6). Access and disconnect right and left front seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Check fuse No. 13. If fuse is blown, replace SRS unit. If fuse is okay, go to next step.
  5. Replace fuse No. 13 in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Disconnect SRS harness 2-pin connector from rear of instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 31) Turn ignition switch to ON position and wait for 30 seconds. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check fuse No. 13. If fuse is blown, short to ground exists in SRS harness. Replace SRS wire harness. If fuse is okay, short to ground exists in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Repair or replace instrument panel fuse/relay box.
  6. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver and passenger-side air bag module 4-pin connectors. (Scheme 5)& (Scheme 6). Access and disconnect right and left front seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connectors. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Reconnect negative battery cable. Connect voltmeter between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminal No. 3. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If battery voltage is present, go to step 8. If battery voltage is not present, go to next step.
  7. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect SRS harness 2-pin connector from rear of instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 31) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminal No. 3 and SRS harness 2-pin connector (Pink or Green wire). (Scheme 29) See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems). If resistance is 0-1 ohms, poor connection exists between SRS harness 2-pin connector and instrument panel fuse/relay box or open exists in instrument panel fuse/relay box. If connection between SRS harness 2-pin connector and instrument panel fuse/relay box is okay, replace instrument panel fuse/relay box. If resistance is more than one ohm, open circuit exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness.
  8. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect SRS harness 8-pin connector "C" from SRS unit. Connect jumper wire between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 5 and SRS harness connector "A" terminal No. 3. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light goes off, replace SRS unit. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step.
  9. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect jumper wire between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 5 and SRS harness connector terminal No. 3. Check fuse No. 13 (10-amp) in instrument panel fuse/relay box. If fuse is okay, go to step 11. If fuse is blown, go to next step.
  10. Replace fuse No. 13 (10-amp) in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Disconnect instrument panel harness 22-pin connector "A" from instrument cluster. (Scheme 27) Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 5. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace instrument cluster. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate harness.
  11. Disconnect instrument panel harness 22-pin connector "A" from instrument cluster. (Scheme 27) Measure resistance between instrument panel harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 14 and SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 5. (Scheme 28) If resistance is less than one ohm, poor connection exists between instrument panel harness 22-pin connector "B" and instrument cluster or faulty AIR BAG warning light circuit exists in instrument cluster. If connection between instrument panel harness 22-pin connector "B" and instrument cluster is okay, replace instrument cluster. If resistance is more that one ohm, open exists in SRS floor harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate wire harness.
  12. Access and disconnect SRS harness 8-pin connector "C" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Connect Honda PGM tester to data link 16-pin connector. (Scheme 25) Follow prompts in SCS menu on Honda PGM tester. Check resistance between ground and SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 6. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, poor connection exists between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C" and SRS unit or fault exists in SRS unit. If connection between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C" and SRS unit is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists Brown wire between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 6 and data link 16-pin connector or between data link 16-pin connector ground and data link 16-pin connector. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

Scheme 31

Scheme 31
Scheme 31

DTC 1-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position and check that AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If light does not stay on, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to cable reel 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 1-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 1-1 is not indicated, replace driver-side air bag. See «DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 7 and 16. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6 and 15. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check connection between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" and SRS unit. If connection is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open or increased resistance in cable reel or instrument panel wire harness. Replace faulty cable reel or instrument panel wire harness. See «CABLE REEL»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 1-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to cable reel 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 1-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 1-3 is not indicated, replace driver-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from cable reel 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 7 and 16. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6 and 15. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, go to next step.
  4. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness connector from cable reel. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 7 and 16. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6 and 15. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace cable reel. See «CABLE REEL»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is less than one megohm, replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 1-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to cable reel 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 1-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 1-4 is not indicated, replace driver-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from cable reel 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6, 7, 15 and 16. If voltage is less than 0.5 volt at all terminals, replace SRS unit. If voltage is more than 0.5 volt at any terminal, go to next step.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect cable reel lower connector from instrument panel harness connector. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6, 7, 15 and 16. (Scheme 29) If voltage is less than 0.5 volt at all terminals, replace cable reel. See «CABLE REEL»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If voltage is more than 0.5 volt at any terminal, replace appropriate instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 1-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to cable reel 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 1-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 1-5 is not indicated, replace driver-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from cable reel 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6, 7, 15 and 16. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, go to next step.
  4. Disconnect cable reel lower connector from instrument panel harness connector. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 6, 7, 15 and 16. (Scheme 29) If resistance is more than one megohm, replace cable reel. See «CABLE REEL»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is less than one megohm, replace appropriate instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 2-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 2-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 2-1 is not indicated, replace passenger-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 4 and 13. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 5 and 14. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check connection between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" and SRS unit. If connection is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 2-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 2-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 2-3 is not indicated, replace passenger-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from harness side of passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 4 and 13. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 5 and 14. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 2-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 2-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 2-4 is not indicated, replace passenger-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Access and disconnect right and left pretensioner 2-pin connectors from SRS floor wire harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position and measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 4, 5, 13 and 14. If voltage is less than 0.5 volt at all terminals, replace SRS unit. If any voltage is more than 0.5 volt at any terminal, short to battery exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 2-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 2-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 2-5 is not indicated, replace passenger-side air bag module. See «DUAL-STAGE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 2-pin connector from cable reel 2-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from harness side of passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 4, 5, 13 and 14. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 3-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 3-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-1 is not indicated, replace left seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 3-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-1 is not indicated, open or increased resistance exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 8 and 17. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check connection between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" and SRS unit. If connection is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open or increased resistance exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

Scheme 32

Scheme 32
Scheme 32

DTC 3-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 3-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-3 is not indicated, replace left seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 3-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-3 is not indicated, short exists in SRS floor harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from floor harness connector C504. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 8 and 17. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 3-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 3-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-4 is not indicated, replace left seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 3-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-4 is not indicated, short to power exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from floor harness connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 8 and 17. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than 0.5 volts, short to power exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 3-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 3-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-5 is not indicated, replace left seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 3-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 3-5 is not indicated, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Access and disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 8) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS floor harness connector C504. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 8 and 17. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 4-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 4-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-1 is not indicated, replace right seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 4-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-1 is not indicated, open or increased resistance exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 9 and 18. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check connection between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" and SRS unit. If connection is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open or increased resistance exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness.

DTC 4-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 4-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-3 is not indicated, replace right seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 4-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-3 is not indicated, short exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS floor harness connector C504. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 9 and 18. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 4-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 4-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-4 is not indicated, replace right seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 4-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-4 is not indicated, short to power exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS left-side harness. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS floor harness connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 9 and 18. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, replace SRS unit. If resistance more than 0.5 volts, short to power exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 4-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 8) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "C" (07TAZ-SZ5011A) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 4-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-5 is not indicated, replace right seat belt pretensioner. See «SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect SRS floor harness 4-pin connector C504. (Scheme 32) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS inflator simulator to instrument panel harness side of floor harness 4-pin connector C504. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 4-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 4-5 is not indicated, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  4. Disable air bag system. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Disconnect left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS floor harness. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS floor harness connector C504. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 9 and 18. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 9-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Turn ignition switch to ON position. Buckle and unbuckle left front seat belt buckle several times. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 9-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 9-3 is not indicated, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect SRS left-side wire harness 3-pin connector from left front seat belt buckle switch connector. Buckle left front seat belt. Measure resistance between buckle side of left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 3. (Scheme 33) Measure resistance between buckle side of left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 2. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is 0-1 ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is more than one ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is less than one megohm, replace left front seat belt buckle assembly. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Unbuckle left front seat belt. Measure resistance between left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 2. Measure resistance between buckle side of left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 3. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is 0-1 ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is more than one ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is less than one megohm, replace left front seat belt buckle assembly.
  4. Measure resistance between ground and harness side of left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 1. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, check ground No. G501, located under left front seat, for poor connection. If ground No. G501 is okay, open exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor harness as necessary.
  5. Disable air bag system See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Access and disconnect SRS harness 8-pin connector "C". See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between ground and harness side of left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 2. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one ohm, short to ground exists in multiplex unit or SRS floor harness. Replace faulty harness or multiplex unit.
  6. Measure resistance between ground and harness side of left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 3. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  7. Measure resistance between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 8 and left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 3. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in SRS floor harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  8. Measure resistance between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 4 and left front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 2. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in SRS floor harness or multiplex unit. Check connection between SRS floor harness connector and multiplex unit. If connection is okay, Replace faulty harness or multiplex unit.

Scheme 33

Scheme 33
Scheme 33

DTC 9-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Turn ignition switch to ON position. Buckle and unbuckle right front seat belt buckle several times. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 9-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 9-4 is not indicated, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect SRS right-side wire harness 3-pin connector from right front seat belt buckle switch connector. Buckle right front seat belt. Measure resistance between buckle side of right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 3. (Scheme 33) Measure resistance between buckle side of right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 2. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is 0-1 ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is more than one ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is less than one megohm, replace right front seat belt buckle assembly. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Unbuckle right front seat belt. Measure resistance between right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 2. Measure resistance between buckle side of right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminals No. 1 and 3. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is 0-1 ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance between terminals No. 1 and 2 is more than one ohm and resistance between terminals No. 1 and 3 is less than one megohm, replace right front seat belt buckle assembly.
  4. Measure resistance between ground and harness side of right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 1. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, check ground No. G551, located under right front seat, for poor connection. If ground No. G551 is okay, open exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor harness as necessary.
  5. Disable air bag system See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Access and disconnect SRS harness 8-pin connector "C". See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between ground and harness side of right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 2. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one ohm, short to ground exists in multiplex unit or SRS floor harness. Replace faulty harness or multiplex unit.
  6. Measure resistance between ground and harness side of right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 3. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  7. Measure resistance between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 7 and right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 3. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in SRS floor harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.
  8. Measure resistance between SRS harness 8-pin connector "C", terminal No. 3 and right front seat belt 3-pin connector terminal No. 2. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in SRS floor harness or multiplex unit. Check connection between SRS floor harness connector and multiplex unit. If connection is okay, Replace faulty harness or multiplex unit.

DTC 9-6

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Access and check SRS harness connector "A" and left front impact sensor connector for proper connection. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) and «FRONT IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If connections are okay, go to next step. If connections are not okay, repair faulty connection and retest. If DTC 9-6 still exists, replace left front impact sensor and retest. If DTC 9-6 still exists, replace SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS harness. Disconnect SRS harness 2-pin connector from left front impact sensor. Disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 10 and 11. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in engine wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  4. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness connector "A", terminal No. 10. If voltage is less than one volt, go to next step. If voltage is more than one volt, short to power exists in engine wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect SRS Simulator Lead "H" (07YAZ-S3A0100) and SRS inflator simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to SRS harness side of left front impact sensor 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 10 and 11. If resistance is less than one ohm, fault exists in left front impact sensor or SRS unit. Replace left front impact sensor. If problem still is present, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in engine wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.

DTC 9-7

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Access and check SRS harness connector "A" and right front impact sensor connector for proper connection. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) and «FRONT IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If connections are okay, go to next step. If connections are not okay, repair faulty connection and retest. If DTC 9-7 still exists, replace right front impact sensor and retest. If DTC 9-7 still exists, replace SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect driver-side air bag 4-pin connector from cable reel 4-pin connector. (Scheme 5) Disconnect passenger-side air bag 4-pin connector from SRS harness. (Scheme 6) Disconnect right and left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector from SRS harness. Disconnect SRS harness 2-pin connector from right front impact sensor. Disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 1 and 12. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in engine wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  4. Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness connector "A", terminal No. 1. If voltage is less than one volt, go to next step. If voltage is more than one volt, short to power exists in engine wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect SRS Simulator Lead "H" (07YAZ-S3A0100) and SRS inflator simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to SRS harness side of right front impact sensor 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 1 and 12. If resistance is less than one ohm, fault exists in right front impact sensor or SRS unit. Replace right front impact sensor. If problem still is present, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open engine wire harness or instrument panel wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.

DTC 11-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 11-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 11-1 is not indicated, left-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 6 and 17. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check for poor contact at SRS harness 18-pin connector "B". If connector is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 11-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 11-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 11-3 is not indicated, replace left-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 6 and 17. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short circuit to another wire exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 11-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 11-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 11-4 is not indicated, replace left-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 6 and 17. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to power exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 11-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 11-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 11-5 is not indicated, replace left-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from harness side of left-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 17 and terminals No. 15 and 16. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 17. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 12-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 12-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 12-1 is not indicated, replace right-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 7 and 18. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check for poor contact at SRS harness 18-pin connector "B". If connector is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 12-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 12-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 12-3 is not indicated, replace right-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from harness side of right-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 7 and 18. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short circuit to another wire exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 12-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 12-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 12-4 is not indicated, replace right-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 8 and 18. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to power exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 12-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory). Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures).
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right-side impact air bag connector. (Scheme 7) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "D" (07XAZ-S1A0200) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right-side impact air bag 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 12-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 12-5 is not indicated, replace right-side impact air bag module. See «SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect left-side impact air bag connector. Disconnect right and left seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 18 and terminals No. 15 and 16. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 18. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 13-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-activating-air-bag-system). Access and check for poor connection between SRS left-side harness 2-pin connector and left-side impact sensor. See «SIDE IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If connection is okay, go to next step. If connection is faulty, repair faulty connection or left-side impact sensor as necessary.
  3. Disconnect left- and right-side impact air bag modules 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left and right seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Disconnect SRS floor harness 2-pin connector from left-side impact sensor. See «SIDE IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "H" (07YAZ-S3A0100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left-side impact sensor 2-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 8 and 15. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, faulty SRS unit or left-side impact sensor exists. Replace left-side impact sensor, and if problem still exists, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 13-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-activating-air-bag-system). Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bags. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left and right seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Access and disconnect SRS wire harness 2-pin connector from left-side impact sensor. See «SIDE IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Access and disconnect SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between ground and SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 8. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  3. Measure resistance between SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 8 and 15. If resistance is more than one megohm, faulty SRS unit or left-side impact sensor exists. Replace left-side impact sensor, and if problem still exists, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.

DTC 14-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-activating-air-bag-system). Access and check for poor connection between SRS floor wire harness 2-pin connector and right-side impact sensor. See «SIDE IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If connection is okay, go to next step. If connection is faulty, reconnect or replace right-side impact sensor.
  3. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag module 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left and right seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Disconnect SRS wire harness 2-pin connector from right-side impact sensor. Connect SRS Simulator Lead "H" (07YAZ-S3A0100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right-side impact sensor 2-pin connector. Access and disconnect SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 9 and 16. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, faulty SRS unit or right-side impact sensor exists. Replace right-side impact sensor. If problem is still present, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than one ohm, open exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 14-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-activating-air-bag-system). Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag module 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Access and disconnect SRS floor wire harness 2-pin connector from right-side impact sensor. See «SIDE IMPACT SENSOR»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Access and disconnect SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between ground SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 9. (Scheme 29) If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  3. Measure resistance between SRS wire harness 18-pin connector "B", terminals No. 9 and 16. If resistance is more than one megohm, faulty SRS unit or SRS right-side impact sensor exists. Replace right-side impact sensor. If problem still exists, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less that one megohm, short exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness.

DTC 15-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Ensure passenger seat is empty. Initialize Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) unit. See «INITIALIZING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__initializing-occupant-position-detection-system-opds) under DIAGNOSTICS. Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 15-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 15-1 is not indicated, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Check fuse No. 9 (10-amp) in instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 30) If fuse is okay, go to next step. If fuse is blown, go to step 4.
  3. Disconnect OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector from OPDS unit. (Scheme 34) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 4. If battery voltage is present, go to step 6. If battery voltage is not present, open exists in SRS floor harness or OPDS unit wire harness. Replace appropriate harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  4. Replace fuse No. 9 in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Turn ignition switch to ON position for 30 seconds, then turn off. Check fuse No. 9. If fuse is okay, system is functioning normally. Check for intermittent failure. If fuse is blown, go to next step.
  5. Replace fuse No. 9 in instrument panel fuse/relay box. Disconnect OPDS 8-pin wire harness connector from OPDS unit. (Scheme 34) Turn ignition switch to ON position for 30 seconds, then turn off. Check fuse No. 9. If fuse is okay, short to ground exists in OPDS unit. Replace OPDS unit. See «OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__occupant-position-detection-system-opds-unit) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If fuse is blown, repair short to ground in fuse No. 9 circuit. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).
  6. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Measure resistance between OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 8 and ground. (Scheme 34) If resistance is less than one ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, check for open in ground No. 501, located under right front seat. If ground No. 501 is okay, replace OPDS harness.
  7. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag module harness connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left and right seat belt buckle pretensioner connectors. (Scheme 9) Disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 3. If resistance is more than one megohm, go to next step. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor harness or OPDS unit harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.
  8. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "B" terminal No. 3 and OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 7. If resistance is 0-1 ohm, go to next step. If resistance is more than one ohm, an open exists in SRS floor harness or OPDS unit harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.
  9. Disconnect SRS wire harness 2-pin connector from instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 31) Reconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "B", terminal No. 3. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, faulty OPDS unit or SRS unit exists. Replace OPDS unit. If problem still exists, replace SRS unit. If voltage is more than 0.5 volts, short to power exists in SRS floor harness or OPDS unit harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.

Scheme 34

Scheme 34
Scheme 34

DTC 15-2

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Make sure passenger seat is empty. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If side AIR BAG warning light comes on, go to next step. If side AIR BAG warning light does not come on, go to step 4.
  3. If side AIR BAG warning light comes on for about 5 seconds and then goes off, replace OPDS unit. See «OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__occupant-position-detection-system-opds-unit) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If problem persists, replace SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If side AIR BAG warning light comes on and does not go off, go to step 12.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check fuse No. 10 (7.5-amp) in instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 30) If fuse is blown, repair short to ground in fuse No. 10 circuit. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems). If fuse is okay, go to next step.
  5. Disconnect OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector from OPDS unit. (Scheme 34) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 3. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, go to step 9.
  6. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness 17-pin connector from instrument panel fuse/relay box. (Scheme 31) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 3. (Scheme 34) If voltage is more than 0.5 volt, go to next step. If voltage is less than 0.5 volt, replace OPDS unit.
  7. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "A" from instrument cluster assembly. (Scheme 27) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 3. If voltage is more than 0.5 volt, go to next step. If voltage is less than 0.5 volt, replace instrument cluster assembly.
  8. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect SRS floor harness 21-pin connector C503 from instrument panel wire harness. (Scheme 32) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and OPDS unit harness 8-pin connector terminal No. 3. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, short to battery exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness. If voltage is more than 0.5 volts, short to battery exists in OPDS wire harness or SRS floor wire harness. If OPDS wire harness is okay, replace SRS floor wire harness.
  9. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Backprobe instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 8. (Scheme 28) DO NOT disconnect connector for this test. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage. If battery voltage is present, go to next step. If battery voltage in not present, go to step 11.
  10. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect SRS floor harness 21-pin connector C503 from instrument panel wire harness. (Scheme 32) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and instrument panel side of 21-pin connector C503, terminal No. 2. (Scheme 35) If battery voltage is present, poor connection may exist between floor wire harness 21-pin connector C503 and instrument panel wire harness 21-pin connector C503, or between OPDS unit and OPDS unit connector. If connections are okay, replace appropriate wire harness. If battery voltage is not present, poor connection may exist between instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B" and instrument cluster. If connection is okay, replace instrument panel wire harness.
  11. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B" from instrument cluster assembly. (Scheme 27) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Measure voltage between ground and instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 7. (Scheme 28) If battery voltage is present, replace instrument cluster. If battery voltage is not present, open exists in instrument panel wire harness. Replace instrument panel wire harness.
  12. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect OPDS unit wire harness 8-pin connector from OPDS unit. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If side AIR BAG warning light stays off, go to next step. If side AIR BAG light does not stay off, replace OPDS unit.
  13. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B" from instrument cluster assembly. (Scheme 27) Measure resistance between ground and instrument panel wire harness 22-pin connector "B", terminal No. 8. (Scheme 28) If resistance is more than one megohm, replace instrument cluster. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in instrument panel wire harness or OPDS unit wire harness. Replace appropriate SRS wire harness.

Scheme 35

Scheme 35
Scheme 35

DTC 15-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Check connection between OPDS sensor harness connector and OPDS unit connector. (Scheme 34) If connection is faulty, reconnect OPDS sensor harness. Erase DTC memory. If connections are okay, go to next step.
  3. Replace OPDS sensor/seat back foam. Initialize OPDS system. See «INITIALIZING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__initializing-occupant-position-detection-system-opds) under DIAGNOSTICS. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc) under DIAGNOSTICS. If DTC 15-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 15-3 is not indicated, system is okay at this time.
  4. Replace OPDS system. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. If DTC 15-3 is indicated, replace SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If DTC 15-3 is not indicated, system is okay at this time.

DTC 21-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 21-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 21-1 is not indicated, replace left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 1 and 10. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check connection between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" and SRS unit. If connection is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open or increased resistance exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS wire floor wire harness.

DTC 21-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 21-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 21-3 is not indicated, replace left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS harness side of left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 1 and 10. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS wire floor wire harness.

DTC 21-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 21-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 21-4 is not indicated, replace left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS harness side of left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 1 and 10. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than 0.5 volts, short to power exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 21-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of left seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 21-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 21-5 is not indicated, replace left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS harness side of left front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 1 and 10. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 22-1

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 22-1 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 22-1 is not indicated, replace right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 2 and 11. If resistance is 2-3 ohms, check connection between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" and SRS unit. If connection is okay, replace SRS unit. If resistance is not 2-3 ohms, open or increased resistance exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS wire floor wire harness.

DTC 22-3

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 22-3 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 22-3 is not indicated, replace right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS harness side of right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 2 and 11. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS wire floor wire harness.

DTC 22-4

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 22-4 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 22-4 is not indicated, replace right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS harness side of right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Measure voltage between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 2 and 11. If voltage is less than 0.5 volts, replace SRS unit. If resistance is more than 0.5 volts, short to power exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

DTC 22-5

WARNINGAccidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result. Whenever ignition is on, or has been turned off for less than 3 minutes, be careful not to bump SRS unit.
  1. Before proceeding, see «AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__air-bag-safety-precautions). Erase DTC memory. See «ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__erasing-diagnostic-trouble-code-memory) under DIAGNOSTICS. Turn ignition switch to ON position. If AIR BAG warning light stays on, go to next step. If AIR BAG warning light goes off after about 6 seconds, system is okay at this time. See «TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__troubleshooting-intermittent-failures) under DIAGNOSTICS.
  2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disable air bag system. See «DISABLING SYSTEM»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__disabling-system) under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Disconnect right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector from SRS floor wire harness. (Scheme 9) Connect SRS Simulator Lead "E" (07XAZ-SZ30100) and SRS Inflator Simulator (07SAZ-TB4011A) to harness side of right seat belt pretensioner 2-pin connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Erase DTC memory. Read DTC. See «DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems__diagnostic-trouble-code-dtc). If DTC 22-5 is indicated, go to next step. If DTC 22-5 is not indicated, replace right front seat belt buckle pretensioner. See «FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Disable air bag system. Disconnect right- and left-side impact air bag 2-pin connectors. (Scheme 7) Disconnect left front seat belt buckle pretensioner. Access and disconnect SRS harness 18-pin connector "A" from SRS unit. See «SRS UNIT»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. (Scheme 29) Disconnect SRS simulator lead and SRS inflator simulator from SRS harness side of right front seat belt buckle pretensioner 4-pin connector. Measure resistance between ground and SRS harness 18-pin connector "A", terminals No. 2 and 11. If resistance is more than one megohm, replace SRS unit. If resistance is less than one megohm, short to ground exists in SRS floor wire harness. Replace SRS floor wire harness. See «WIRING DIAGRAMS»(/acura/rsx/i-2001-2004/remont/airbag/#air-bag-restraint-systems).

WIRE REPAIR

Note. SRS wiring can be identified by special Yellow outer protective covering.

DO NOT repair any SRS wiring or harness connectors. If SRS wiring or harness connectors are faulty, replace complete wire harness.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Front seat belt
Buckle pretensioner anchor bolt24 (32)
Upper anchor bolt24 (32)
Lower anchor bolt24 (32)
Lower retractor/pretensioner mounting bolt24 (32)
Front seat anchor bolts25 (34)
Steering wheel mounting bolt (1)28 (38)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Driver-side air bag mounting Torx bolts (1)86 (9.8)
Front seat belt upper retractor/pretensioner mounting bolt30 (3.4)
Front impact sensor Torx bolts (1)86 (9.8)
Passenger-side air bag mounting nuts86 (9.8)
Side impact sensor mounting bolt (1)86 (9.8)
SRS unit Torx bolts (1)86 (9.8)
(1) Install NEW bolt(s).
(1)Install NEW bolt(s).

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (RSX-1 Of 2). Scheme 36

Scheme 36: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (RSX-1 Of 2)
Scheme 36: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (RSX-1 Of 2)

Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (RSX-2 Of 2). Scheme 37

Scheme 37: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (RSX-2 Of 2)
Scheme 37: Air Bag System Wiring Diagram (RSX-2 Of 2)

See also:
• AIR BAG/SRS COMPONENT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT TABLES
• AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• INITIALIZING OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT
• DIAGNOSTICS
• SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
• DAMAGED AIR BAG SPECIAL PROCEDURE
• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
• DISABLING SYSTEM
• DUAL-STAGE DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE
• CABLE REEL CENTERING
• TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
• ACTIVATING SYSTEM
• FRONT SEAT
• DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)
• ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY
• 1-1
• 1-3
• 1-4
• 1-5
• 2-1
• 2-3
• 2-4
• 2-5
• 3-1
• 3-3
• 3-4
• 3-5
• 4-1
• 4-3
• 4-4
• 4-5
• 9-3
• 9-4
• 9-6
• 9-7
• 11-1
• 11-3
• 11-4
• 11-5
• 12-1
• 12-3
• 12-4
• 12-5
• 13-3
• 13-4
• 14-3
• 14-4
• 15-1
• 15-2
• 15-3
• 21-1
• 21-3
• 21-4
• 21-5
• 22-1
• 22-3
• 22-4
• 22-5
• TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES
• DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
• OCCUPANT POSITION DETECTION SYSTEM (OPDS) UNIT

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