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dogpile5 · 08-27-2002, 09:38 AM

UPDATED 11-24-2004: PLEASE STOP EMAILING ME WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS THREAD! I DO NOT HAVE THE PICTURES ANYMORE NOR DO I OWN A HONDA AND CANNOT HELP YOU.

Directions for erasing memory on SRS light
1st you need to either buy or make the "SCS Service Connector." I used a speaker harness for and older Honda which you can buy at a local stereo shop such as Circuit City or Best Buy, and cut the wires and looped them together. You can also use a paperclip but that will make it a little more difficult because you have to connect it and disconnect it a few times quickly.

2nd you need to find the MES (Memory Erase Signal) connector which is pictured below: (Click to enlarge)
MES Plug in Fuse box.

**pictures removed at source**

It is a yellow connector with two wires in it that is plugged into the fuse box, unplug it and pull it down. Once you have done that you can begin the process of erasing the memory. NOTE: This will only reset your SRS System if what caused it to trigger has been fixed, Ex: turning the ignition on with any SRS Plugs disconnected, such as pulling your seat out.

1st step in erasing the memory is to turn the ignition off and connect the SCS Service connector to the MES Plug,

2nd Turn Ignition on. SRS indicator light will come on for about 6 seconds then go off.

3rd Disconnect SCS service connector for MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS indicator light goes off. SRS indicator light will come on again.

4th Reconnect SCS service connector the MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS light comes on. SRS indicator light will go off.

5th Disconnect SCS service connector from MES connector within 4 seconds. SRS indicator light will indicate that memory is erased by blinking 2 times.

6th Turn ignition off, and wait 10 seconds. Start vehicle like normal and light should come on and go out like normal. You have reset your SRS light, congrats.

If it does not work the first time try it again, the timing has to be perfect. My first time it took me 3 attempts before it worked, but it did work.

(quoted from http://www.teamdelsol.com)

[Modified by dogpile5, 2:58 PM 4/3/2003]

[Modified by dogpile5, 2:59 PM 4/3/2003]

Modified by dogpile5 at 1:27 PM 11/24/2004

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DxHatchback · 08-27-2002, 11:01 AM

the SRS light in my mom's civic has been on forever

B( * Y * )BIES · 08-27-2002, 11:14 AM

Thanks... my print out I had got destroyed in my hatch/trunk being tossed around with other debrit after some mountain runs.

DragII · 08-27-2002, 11:16 AM

printing

speshuled619 · 08-27-2002, 11:22 AM

so do i count to 4 than take the clip off or do i just take it off before 4 sec has passed? also what do you mean about pulling your seat out?

DragII · 08-27-2002, 11:34 AM

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH

it worked first try.....my fawking light has been on for over 3 years now!!!!

today...the light goes out! you da man!

This is the greatest post ever created on honda-tech

DevinW · 08-27-2002, 11:34 AM

Cool I will give that a try...thanks!

DevinW · 08-27-2002, 11:54 AM

Also, is this only for OBDI cars? Thanks...

dogpile5 · 08-27-2002, 12:16 PM

the directions were for all civics/integra 92+... keep in mind i am not the original author of this material...contact the referenced URL for questions..

glad i could help out the moderator of this forum...

R_yd · 08-27-2002, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Also, is this only for OBDI cars? Thanks...

it should work for obd2 cars as well...

rbf351 · 08-27-2002, 12:26 PM

yes it does work for OBD-2 cars. i just did it sunday on my 00 Si and found out i have a bad SRS module(computer)

DragII · 08-27-2002, 12:31 PM

yup works on 92 +
obdI or II

speshuled619 · 08-27-2002, 01:57 PM

how do you know if i have a bad srs computer? because i tried doing the reset thing and it doesnt want to work. could that be the problem or could it be somehting else?

PROJECThX · 08-28-2002, 11:05 AM

I Can't believe it!!! The light finally went off!!! That thing has been buggin the sh*t outta me. Thanks for the help dogpile, this was one of the most helpful threads for me.

DevinW · 08-28-2002, 11:19 AM

Where is this fuse box that the MES connector is connected to? Is it the fuse panel underneath the steering column? I looked there yesterday and couldn't find it...unless I'm blind...

iam7head · 09-02-2002, 03:01 PM

got it on my third try! thank dude...excellent step by step answers.
Just have to remember not to listen to the radio while taking out the seat
next time...lol

dogpile5 · 09-02-2002, 09:22 PM

bump to the top for the next group of people with SRS problems

Blue-Civic-Hybrid · 09-02-2002, 09:35 PM

Awesome info, always good to know!!

pagong · 09-02-2002, 10:37 PM

is this SRS light for the airbag? will this work if I replaced my stock steering wheel with an aftermarket one?

pkek · 09-02-2002, 10:55 PM

ok will this affect my airbags at all if they r connected and if i do not have a replacement for the passenger one since they blew when my friend TOTALLED MY CAR last year? I got the EK passenger airbag pocket cover and a JDM ctr airbag wheel. Although im not sure my body shop hooked my sensors back up so im really worried about my bran dnew $100000 steerign wheel from blowing again once i complete or incomplete a circuit? does anyone have any insights?

Dokta · 09-03-2002, 05:13 PM

awesome thread, i'm gonna try it right now.

dogpile5 · 09-03-2002, 09:18 PM

if you are concerned about removing your air bags, this will only work if you have already safely removed the airbags. once you have unplugged and removed them you will need to reset the SRS light. or so i heard, i haven't removed my airbags.

[Modified by dogpile5, 12:20 AM 9/4/2002]

skunk2unerz · 09-03-2002, 11:19 PM

gotta try this later...

keeping the GOOD stuff on TOP 2B read by ALL.

Second2None · 09-04-2002, 02:05 AM

Cool, I am going to try it. My srs light has been on forever.

DevinW · 09-24-2002, 05:01 AM

Hurray I finally found the damn thing! And it worked like a charm!

08-27-2002, 11:01 AM	#2
DxHatchback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Drivers Wanted Posts: 28,008	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5) the SRS light in my mom's civic has been on forever __________________ [ 28,000 posts \| "I'm getting too old for this sh.."]**

08-27-2002, 11:14 AM	#3
B( * Y * )BIES Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,552	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (DxHatchback)** Thanks... my print out I had got destroyed in my hatch/trunk being tossed around with other debrit after some mountain runs.

08-27-2002, 11:22 AM	#5
speshuled619 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san diego, ca, usa Posts: 210	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5)** so do i count to 4 than take the clip off or do i just take it off before 4 sec has passed? also what do you mean about pulling your seat out?

08-27-2002, 11:34 AM	#7
DevinW Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Brunswick, Canada, Canada Posts: 1,342	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5) Cool I will give that a try...thanks! __________________ 96 CX '99 B20Z For sale! -> http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=845951 My B20 into EK parts list**

08-27-2002, 11:54 AM	#8
DevinW Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Brunswick, Canada, Canada Posts: 1,342	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5) Also, is this only for OBDI cars? Thanks... __________________ 96 CX '99 B20Z For sale! -> http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=845951 My B20 into EK parts list**

08-27-2002, 12:16 PM	#9
dogpile5 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 544	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (DevinW)** the directions were for all civics/integra 92+... keep in mind i am not the original author of this material...contact the referenced URL for questions.. glad i could help out the moderator of this forum... __________________ ~Justin 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1995 Honda Civic EX Coupe 2001 Lexus IS300

08-27-2002, 12:26 PM	#11
rbf351 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Staten Island, NY, USA Posts: 771	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (Rspool)** yes it does work for OBD-2 cars. i just did it sunday on my 00 Si and found out i have a bad SRS module(computer) __________________ 05 TL http://rbf351.com

08-27-2002, 01:57 PM	#13
speshuled619 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san diego, ca, usa Posts: 210	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (rbf351)** how do you know if i have a bad srs computer? because i tried doing the reset thing and it doesnt want to work. could that be the problem or could it be somehting else?

08-28-2002, 11:05 AM	#14
PROJECThX Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Irvine, So Cali, CA, U.S. Posts: 51	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5)** I Can't believe it!!! The light finally went off!!! That thing has been buggin the sh*t outta me. Thanks for the help dogpile, this was one of the most helpful threads for me.

08-28-2002, 11:19 AM	#15
DevinW Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Brunswick, Canada, Canada Posts: 1,342	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5) Where is this fuse box that the MES connector is connected to? Is it the fuse panel underneath the steering column? I looked there yesterday and couldn't find it...unless I'm blind... __________________ 96 CX '99 B20Z For sale! -> http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=845951 My B20 into EK parts list**

09-02-2002, 03:01 PM	#16
iam7head Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 17,208	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (PROJECThX)** got it on my third try! thank dude...excellent step by step answers. Just have to remember not to listen to the radio while taking out the seat next time...lol __________________ Honda s2000 Ap1 00' Silverstone(153lb-ft of torqueless wonders) Mazda Miata Mx-5 90' BMWjetblack(116hp of ball-less fury)

09-02-2002, 09:22 PM	#17
dogpile5 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 544	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (iam7head)** bump to the top for the next group of people with SRS problems __________________ ~Justin 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1995 Honda Civic EX Coupe 2001 Lexus IS300

09-02-2002, 09:35 PM	#18
Blue-Civic-Hybrid Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: San Diego, Ca, America Posts: 2,545	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5)** Awesome info, always good to know!! __________________ 95 Civic Coupe, JRSC boosted B18C1, 5-lug.. weekend car. 2008 Honda Fit Sport, VBP, 5 speed.. STOCK and loving it!

09-02-2002, 10:37 PM	#19
pagong Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Rainy Seattle, USA Posts: 1,337	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (Antonio S) is this SRS light for the airbag? will this work if I replaced my stock steering wheel with an aftermarket one? __________________ http://www.vipstylecars.com http://www.fragincorporated**

09-02-2002, 10:55 PM	#20
pkek Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: EKville, Maryland, usa Posts: 874	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (pagong) ok will this affect my airbags at all if they r connected and if i do not have a replacement for the passenger one since they blew when my friend TOTALLED MY CAR last year? I got the EK passenger airbag pocket cover and a JDM ctr airbag wheel. Although im not sure my body shop hooked my sensors back up so im really worried about my bran dnew $100000 steerign wheel from blowing again once i complete or incomplete a circuit? does anyone have any insights? __________________ the pk "I miss my championship white (the egg) go-kart" (99.5 A4 1.8tq SOLD to CARMAX) For Sale: Black Recaro Fabric enough to cover rear seats http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=481201 $80 BRAND NEW oem honda A/C compressor and condensor and other misc AC parts the one that got away>>> http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif EK ---SOLD!!!!---** ( http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=396492 )

09-03-2002, 05:13 PM	#21
Dokta Junior Member 1993 Honda Civic Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lyme, CT Posts: 391	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5)** awesome thread, i'm gonna try it right now.

09-03-2002, 09:18 PM	#22
dogpile5 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 544	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (Dokta)** if you are concerned about removing your air bags, this will only work if you have already safely removed the airbags. once you have unplugged and removed them you will need to reset the SRS light. or so i heard, i haven't removed my airbags. [Modified by dogpile5, 12:20 AM 9/4/2002] __________________ ~Justin 1993 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo 1995 Honda Civic EX Coupe 2001 Lexus IS300

09-03-2002, 11:19 PM	#23
skunk2unerz Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, KS, USA Posts: 2,258	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5)** gotta try this later... keeping the GOOD stuff on TOP 2B read by ALL. __________________ It's always helpful to learn from your mistakes because then your mistakes seem worthwhile. -G. Marshall

09-04-2002, 02:05 AM	#24
Second2None Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 307	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (skunk2unerz)** Cool, I am going to try it. My srs light has been on forever.

09-24-2002, 05:01 AM	#25
DevinW Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Brunswick, Canada, Canada Posts: 1,342	Re: Resetting SRS Light* (dogpile5) Hurray I finally found the damn thing! And it worked like a charm! __________________ 96 CX '99 B20Z For sale! -> http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=845951 My B20 into EK parts list**

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