What does the SRS light mean on a 2002 Honda Civic?

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What does the SRS light mean on a 2002 Honda Civic?

The SRS light is a warning light for your supplemental restraint system (airbags). An SRS light means that there is a problem in the system.

What does it mean when the SRS light is on in a Honda Civic?

The car’s onboard computer will turn on the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warning Light if the system will not operate properly or operate outside of intentions. This system is designed to deploy air bags and tighten seat belts when the computer determines the car is in an accident.

How do I turn off the SRS light on my Honda Civic?

Reset Your SRS Light

  1. There is a yellow plug under the dash plugged into the fuse panel.
  2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” (II) position.
  3. When the SRS light comes back on plug the jumper wire back in within 4 seconds the light will blink twice and go out.
  4. Unplug the jumper and turn the ignition key off.

Can the SRS light be reset?

You can reset the airbag light on your vehicle from your home garage, saving yourself a trip to the dealership or mechanic. But there are other circumstances that may cause the SRS light to turn on, such as after the installation of a new radio or there a malfunction within the airbag system itself.

How do I clear my SRS light?

How to Reset an Airbag Light

  1. Put the key into the ignition and turn the switch to the “on” position.
  2. Watch for the airbag light to turn on. It will stay illuminated for seven seconds and then shut itself off. After it shuts off, immediately turn the switch off and wait three seconds.
  3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 two more times.

What does the SRS light on a Honda Civic mean?

The SRS light is there to tell you when something is wrong with your airbags, but sometimes it’ll stay on for no reason. Here’s how you reset it. This article applies to the Honda Civic (1992-2000).

How to reset Honda Civic EX coupe SRS light?

4- The SRS light will turn on again. Re-connect the paperclip w/in 4sec of the SRS light turning on. 5- The SRS light will turn off. Remove the paperclip w/in 4sec. 6- The SRS light indicates that the memory is erased by blinking twice. 7- Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position, wait for 10-seconds & it’s done.

Where is the reset button on a Honda SRS light?

To do so, you will be “shorting” the system in order to reset the light. Locate the MES (Memory Erase Signal) connector. It is below the dashboard on the driver’s side of the car plugged into a panel (there is no electrical connection). Figure 1. MES location under the dash.

Why does my Honda SRS light keep blinking?

The SRS light will blink twice indicating the SRS system and the light are reset. If this procedure is followed correctly and the light remains on, then there may be an actual issue with the SRS system. In this case, it is advised to bring the vehicle to the dealership, where the trouble code can be identified and the issue repaired.

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