obespalov

My SRS light went on and is staying on, and my dealer says they'll cover it under warranty if it's the OBDS new warranty issue. HOWEVER, it it's not that, they'll charge me a 100$ diagnostic fee, plus I guess whatever else is involved to get it fixed.

Is there any way for my to make sure it's the OBDS before I make this gamble? For those of you that have had the SRS light stay on, has it always been the OBDS?

Also, should I try resetting the light? If it's the OBDS, how long will it take before the light goes back on? I have an appointment for next week at Acura.


Thank you

acutee

try to read the code first and see what it is.

obespalov

I'm not sure how to do that

t0ast

Go to any Autozone and have them read the code for you for free. Then cross reference it. You can buy a code reader from any autoparts store, but its not worth it. Basically, there's a port under the dash that you plug the reader in, and the reader will give you the error codes the computer sees.

Personally, I'd get the SRS fixed just cuz its a safety feature, and you don't want the airbags blowing while driving or not blowing at all.

Edward'TLS

Do a search. Many sites have instructions on to short out pins in the diagnostic connector to activate the SRS trouble code blinking sequence. Then count the blinks to assemble the trouble code(s).

fsttyms1

Alot of parts stores cant read SRS codes.

Id just bring it in and let them check and fix it

obespalov

I talked to Acura service guy on the phone, and he said that there are 4 things that could make the SRS light go on, and 2 of them are covered under the extended warranty, while the other two are not.

Does anyone know what he is talking about? Thanks

Mike_McCready

take it in. i had the srs light on last month, and brought it in and they fixed it right up

htowndepsi

you can always call Honda's main line and ask them to look it up from your VIN. I did that b4 i took it in. They said i was not in that recall so im screwed.

fsttyms1

just bring it in! we dont know whats causing it with out a code. The only way for that is to bring it in

fsttyms1

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how is that going to help him figure out what is wrong with the car?? he needs to find out what is wrong first

obespalov

Guys, would anyone know the answer to my above question? I want to be prepared for what may be an arguement if they say something that's not covered under the extended warranty is causing the SRS light to go on.

fsttyms1

I already did!. We dont know whats wrong. Hence we dont know if its going to be covered under acuras warranty extension (the seat belt buckle and OPDS) if its not one of them you will have to pay for it. And the only way to find out is to bring it in.

obespalov

Well, the results are in and they are inconclusive. They reset the light, road tested the car, and the light did not go back on (yet). So, don't know if something is wrong or it's cell phone interference related.

The good news is Precision Acura in Princeton are not going to charge me the 100$ fee. Don't know why the guy decided to be charitable but I'm pretty happy about this.

fsttyms1

good. If it comes back on get it tested right away

senvro

yeah its odd...my SRS light is on..been like this for a while....i never intended on getting it looked at...maybe i'll go look at it a bit later..it is anything bad??my SRS light has been on for the past 2 months and i never really gotten the time to get it looked at it..

fsttyms1

well you do know that none of your air bags work right now right? I would say thats bad. As for whats wrong, just bring the car in. 9 times out of 10 the problem is a warranty related issue Also if your driving a 02-03 your seatbelt pretensioners arent working either. These lights arent just for decoration. If they are on there IS something wrong

there is a recent thread with the SRS reset in it (do a search for srs reset and my name) and you will find the link. Reset it, and if it doesnt go off or it comes back on bring it in to get repaired

2000 TL

My SRS light came on too. Called the dealer and they had me bring it in right away and gave me a 06 TSX loaner with 2000 miles on it.

They did say they would charge me $105 to fix IF the problem was not the OBDS new warranty issue. I did not have much choice, so I said okay.

The problem turned out to be a sensor in the seatbelt. They have a LIFETIME WARRANTY, so NO CHARGE!!!

Hope this helps and the rest of you with this problem get lucky too.