Getting new seats installed in my '08 Type-S
#1
Getting new seats installed in my '08 Type-S
Hello Aziners,
I am getting new seats installed in my 08 TL Type S and was wondering if there is any precautions or steps I should take when installing the seats? I know that SRS airbag light can come on and was wondering is there any way to avoid it or reset on my own if it does come on?
P.S. seats are from a fellow Aziner and like new and his vehicle was never in a accident.
I am getting new seats installed in my 08 TL Type S and was wondering if there is any precautions or steps I should take when installing the seats? I know that SRS airbag light can come on and was wondering is there any way to avoid it or reset on my own if it does come on?
P.S. seats are from a fellow Aziner and like new and his vehicle was never in a accident.
Last edited by godfather18; 09-24-2013 at 03:55 PM.
#4
Suzuka Master
Ask JHH for more detail but be ready for that light to come on the only way to turn that light off if you have hds.
#5
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
The Light should only come on if the ignition is on when you have a SIR wire disconnected. So make sure your connectors are together before you turn the key. You can disconnect your battery IF you would like, I work at a dealer and ive never done it here. The module stores back up battery power incase the battery voltage is disconnected during a crash event. The module reads the resistance of the air bag, so if its connected and the wires/bag are good, then you should be ok. Easy man, just get it done!
#6
The Light should only come on if the ignition is on when you have a SIR wire disconnected. So make sure your connectors are together before you turn the key. You can disconnect your battery IF you would like, I work at a dealer and ive never done it here. The module stores back up battery power incase the battery voltage is disconnected during a crash event. The module reads the resistance of the air bag, so if its connected and the wires/bag are good, then you should be ok. Easy man, just get it done!
OK so I should wait for the airbags to discharge after I disconnect the battery??
#7
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
The airbags do not have a charge in them, the Airbag module itself does. Now each airbag is considered a module but thats not what im talking about. The main module has an internal battery. It may last up to 5 minutes after the battery is disconnected. You can disconnect it it you want or not. Its not going to affect anything, just dont turn the key on(this will set a code instantly) until the new seats are in and connectors are together. The air bags will not blow or anything like that so dont worry. They have to have 12v sent by the module to blow them. I get to blow them up when i take them out at work
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#9
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
Hmm... sounds a bit funny to me. Anything is possible though. Did he just go in and clean the codes? The module resistance may need to be relearned. A possibility I guess. Never ran into this issue.
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Nothing in here was mentioned about the OPDS module so I'll go ahead and fill you in OP about that first off.
Each car has an OPDS module (Occupant Position Detection System) that is synced individually to a cars ECU. Because of this, one of two must happen.
1) You must swap this module so that your car retains the original module
2) The module must be synced with your ECU with an HDS/HIM tool.
The second option is the less favorable because you're going to have to pay the dealership for an hour of labor to have them do this.
Here's where the OPDS is located.
Each car has an OPDS module (Occupant Position Detection System) that is synced individually to a cars ECU. Because of this, one of two must happen.
1) You must swap this module so that your car retains the original module
2) The module must be synced with your ECU with an HDS/HIM tool.
The second option is the less favorable because you're going to have to pay the dealership for an hour of labor to have them do this.
Here's where the OPDS is located.
#13
Drifting
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Just make sure that you give the internal SRS battery enough time to discharge before unplugging anything or else you will throw a light that you will either have to buy an HDS tool to reset or have the dealership do for you.
I would recommend the former since you can get an HDS tool for about the price of 1 hour of labor and the latest software can be rented for $10/day.
http://estore.honda.com/service-expr...criptions.asp#
This explains the process you have to go through to program the OPDS module.
I would recommend the former since you can get an HDS tool for about the price of 1 hour of labor and the latest software can be rented for $10/day.
http://estore.honda.com/service-expr...criptions.asp#
This explains the process you have to go through to program the OPDS module.
#14
Just make sure that you give the internal SRS battery enough time to discharge before unplugging anything or else you will throw a light that you will either have to buy an HDS tool to reset or have the dealership do for you.
I would recommend the former since you can get an HDS tool for about the price of 1 hour of labor and the latest software can be rented for $10/day.
http://estore.honda.com/service-expr...criptions.asp#
This explains the process you have to go through to program the OPDS module.
Airbag Systems How to Initialize Honda/Acura ODS Sensor - YouTube
I would recommend the former since you can get an HDS tool for about the price of 1 hour of labor and the latest software can be rented for $10/day.
http://estore.honda.com/service-expr...criptions.asp#
This explains the process you have to go through to program the OPDS module.
Airbag Systems How to Initialize Honda/Acura ODS Sensor - YouTube
#16
Ok so the airbag light came on like was mentioned and now I'm deciding if I should have the dealer reset it or get this HDS from amazon JJH can u let me know if this will work?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ENI...110_SY165_QL70
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ENI...110_SY165_QL70
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Drifting
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There are two clips on the bottom of the seat. Pull the bottom of the seat towards the back of the car. Then you will slide the back of the seat up towards the ceiling. After doing this, you will spread apart metal clips on the left side of the seat and be able to reach in and unscrew it, unplug it, and remove it. Swap with module from your original seat.
#27
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
Nothing in here was mentioned about the OPDS module so I'll go ahead and fill you in OP about that first off.
Each car has an OPDS module (Occupant Position Detection System) that is synced individually to a cars ECU. Because of this, one of two must happen.
1) You must swap this module so that your car retains the original module
2) The module must be synced with your ECU with an HDS/HIM tool.
The second option is the less favorable because you're going to have to pay the dealership for an hour of labor to have them do this.
Here's where the OPDS is located.
Airbag Systems What is an OPDS Sensor - YouTube
Each car has an OPDS module (Occupant Position Detection System) that is synced individually to a cars ECU. Because of this, one of two must happen.
1) You must swap this module so that your car retains the original module
2) The module must be synced with your ECU with an HDS/HIM tool.
The second option is the less favorable because you're going to have to pay the dealership for an hour of labor to have them do this.
Here's where the OPDS is located.
Airbag Systems What is an OPDS Sensor - YouTube
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so since his light is alrdy on, theres no real point in swapping it right? since the only way to get rid of the light is to reset it.
or is there some other benefit to still swapping them?
or is there some other benefit to still swapping them?
#29
Drifting
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Yes, there is still a benefit to swapping them. If he swaps them, the dealership won't have to go through the syncing process of assigning the new OPDS module to his cars ECU. Either way, the SRS codes will need to be cleared in order for the system to function correctly. He's just going to be paying less labor (and I think that dealerships have a fixed cost of $1xx for syncing OPDS modules).
As far as what OPDS module to get, you'll have to message the sellers and ask what version software they are running. You have to get below version 2.26. After version 2.26 Honda implemented a call to home function that connects to the Honda "mothership" to check for authenticity.
As far as what OPDS module to get, you'll have to message the sellers and ask what version software they are running. You have to get below version 2.26. After version 2.26 Honda implemented a call to home function that connects to the Honda "mothership" to check for authenticity.
#30
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
Yeah I would swap the modules, then just clear the code. They will def charge you to reprogram it. They might not charge you anything to clear the code though. I have been asked to do it on occasion. Who knows, give them a call and tell them you disconnected it and now your airbag light is on. You know nothing is wrong and just need the code cleared. They dont really have any labor into it to clear it. Just a few minutes, thats how they keep a good rep.
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