
Troubleshooting Honda Check Engine Light
If your Honda check engine light stays on after you start the engine, it means the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system has detected a problem with the
If your Honda airbag light remains on, it most likely means that the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) has detected a problem with the airbag system.
When your Honda airbag system functions properly, the airbag light comes on when you turn on the ignition but should turn off once you start the engine.
If the airbag system detects a problem, you will see the airbag light stay on. In newer models, a warning message will display on the dashboard stating the "check airbag system."
Driving a Honda with the airbag light increases the chances of serious injury if you get into an accident.
Common problems that can trigger Honda airbag light to come on.
The Airbag system is comprised of a control unit, multiple sensors, seat-belt buckles, tensioners, and airbags themselves. Any of these components can fail.
Common problems that trigger Honda airbag light:
To find out why your Honda airbag light is on, read the SRS / Airbag module's fault codes.
To diagnose and reset SRS faults, you will need a Honda OBD-II scanner such as Foxwell for Honda.
Basic code readers are not able to diagnose or reset Honda airbag light.
In the case of faulty or broken SRS components, the faulty component(s) will need to be replaced.
Do not install an airbag that was removed from a Honda due to a recall.
Check if there is a recall related to the SRS for your particular Honda vehicle.
If the fault is related to the recall, your Honda dealer will fix it free of charge, even if the vehicle is out of warranty.
You are most likely using a scanner that can not read fault codes from the airbag module. Most generic OBD2 scanners can't read Honda airbag codes. Here is a list of scanners that can read and clear Honda airbag fault codes.
On any 1996 and newer Honda that has an OBD2 port under the dashboard. Including models such as
Accord
Acty Vamos
CAPA
Civic
CR-V
CR-Z
Edix FR-V
Element
Elyson
Freed
HR-V
Insight
Inspire
Integra
Fit
Legend
Life
Logo
Mobilio
Odyssey
Pilot
Prelude
Ridgeline
S-MX
S2000
Stephen
Stream
HR-V Vezel
No
By YOUCANIC Automotive Experts Published on: Wednesday, March 4, 2020. |