Honda Element. Manual - part 95

Fig. 33: Identifying Data Link Connector 

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

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

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

5. In the SRS MENU of the HDS, select SRS, then DTC to clear DTC(s).  

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.  

7. Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.  

CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY USING MES CONNECTOR WITHOUT THE HDS 

Special Tools Required  

SCS service connector 07PAZ-001010A 

To clear the DTC(s) from the SRS unit, use the HDS or the following procedure. 

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.  

2. Connect the SCS service connector (A) to the yellow MES 2P connector (B). Do not use a jumper wire. 

Fig. 34: Connecting SCS Service Connector To Yellow MES 2P Connector 

 

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3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

4. The SRS indicator will come on for about 6 seconds, and then go off. Remove the SCS service connector 

from the MES connector (2P) within 4 seconds after the indicator goes off.  

5. The SRS indicator will come on again. Reconnect the SCS service connector to the MES connector (2P) 

within 4 seconds after the indicator comes on.  

6. When the SRS indicator goes off, remove the SCS service connector from the MES connector (2P) within 

4 seconds.  

7. The SRS indicator blinks two times, indicating that the memory has been cleared.  

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.  

9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II) again. If the SRS indicator comes on for 6 seconds, and then goes off, 

the system is OK.  

TROUBLESHOOTING INTERMITTENT FAILURES 

If there was a malfunction, but it does not recur, it will be stored in the memory as an intermittent failure, and 
the SRS indicator may come on depending on the malfunction detected. 

After checking the DTC, troubleshoot as follows: 

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.  

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).  

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

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

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

5. In the SRS MENU on the HDS, select SRS, then DTC to clear DTC(s).  

6. Read the DTC (see "READING THE DTC").  

7. Clear the DTC memory (see "HOW TO CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY").  

8. Set the parking brake, then start the engine, and let it idle.  

9. The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.  

10. Shake the related wire harnesses and the connectors, and look for loose connections, poor pinfits, and 

poor grounds.  

11. Take a test-drive (quick acceleration, quick braking, and cornering), turn the steering wheel fully left and 

right, and hold it there for 5 to 10 seconds. If the problem recurs, the SRS indicator will come on. 

12. If you cannot duplicate the concern, ask the customer about the conditions when it occurred, or ask the 

NOTE:

Check the condition of the battery (see BATTERY TEST ) and the charging 
system (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). 
Low battery voltage may cause some intermittent failures.

NOTE:

A faulty cable reel can cause intermittent connections related to the 
driver's airbag inflator DTCs.

 

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customer to demonstrate the concern. 

13. If you cannot duplicate the intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.  

CHECKING SEAT WEIGHT SENSORS AFTER A VEHICLE COLLISION 

1. Position the front passenger's seat to the rearmost position, adjust the recliner to the forward most 

position. Do not move it from this position.  

2. Drive the vehicle, accelerate to 20 mph (36 km/h), then stop on level ground.  

3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.  

4. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A). 

Fig. 35: Identifying Data Link Connector 

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, 

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

7. From the SRS inspection menu, select Seat Weight Sensor, then Misc Test, then "SEAT OUTPUT CHK" 

and follow the prompts until the ODS operation check has been completed.  

ODS UNIT INITIALIZATION 

When a seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, and/or ODS unit is replaced, initialize the ODS by following this 
procedure. 

1. Clear the DTC memory (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS ).  

2. Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in a normal position, and make sure there is 

nothing on the seat.  

3. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF and the MES connector is not shorted.  

NOTE:

A new (uninitialized) ODS unit installed with a faulty OPDS sensor can cause 
DTC 85-71.

 

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4. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A). 

Fig. 36: Identifying Data Link Connector 

5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).  

6. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, 

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).  

7. From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then SRS, then Adjustments. In the Adjustment Menu, select 

ODS INIT. Follow the screen prompts to initialize the ODS.  

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.  

9. Disconnect the HDS from the DLC. 

ODS UNIT CALIBRATION 

When you replace the SRS unit, front passenger's weight sensors or ODS unit, calibrate the ODS unit. 

While calibrating the ODS unit, observe these precautions: 

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Make sure all components of the front passenger's seat are correctly installed.  

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

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Make sure there is nothing in the front passenger's seat-back pocket.  

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Keep the windows closed.  

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Perform all calibration procedures, except test-driving, in the service bay.  

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Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.  

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Keep the A/C and the heater off.  

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Do not touch the front passenger's seat until you are prompted to or when you have completed the 

NOTE:

If the ODS system fails to initialize after several attempts, replace the 
OPDS sensor/seat-back and retry. If the ODS system continues to fail to 
initialize, replace the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

 

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