Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

NOTE: This is the only information provided by the manufacturer for reading diagnostic trouble codes.

Reading the DTC

When the SRS indicator is on, read the DTC using either of the following methods:

PGM Tester "SRS" Menu Method




Connect the Honda PGM Tester (A) to the 16P Data Link Connector (DLC) (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SRS" menu. If the Tester indicates no DTC, DTC 3-6 to 3-10, DTC 4-6 to 4-10, DTC 9-1, or DTC 9-2, double-check by selecting "SCS" on the display, and watching the SRS indicator.

PGM Tester "SCS" Menu Method (retrieving the flash codes):

The SRS indicator (A) indicates the DTC by the number of blinks when the Honda PGM Tester (C) is connected to the DLC (data link connector) (16P) (B).
1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.




2. Connect the Honda PGM Tester (C) to the DLC (16P) (B), and follow the Tester's prompts in the "SCS" menu (see the Honda PGM Tester Operator's Manual).
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). The SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds, and then goes off. Then it will blink to indicate the DTCs (see the table below).
4. Read the DTC.
5. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and wait for 10 seconds.
6. Disconnect the Honda PGM Tester (C) from the DLC (16P) (B).

Patterns Of DTC Indications:

Reading The Main / Sub Code:

7. Proceed with the troubleshooting procedure for this DTC.
- Including the most recent problem, up to three different malfunctions can be indicated (see example 1 below).
- In case of a continuous failure, the DTC will be indicated repeatedly (see example 1 below).
- In case of an intermittent failure, the SRS indicator will indicate the DTCs one time, then it will stay on (see example 2 below).
- If both a continuous and an intermittent failure occur, both DTCs will be indicated as continuous failures.
- When the system is normal (no DTC), the SRS indicator will stay on (see example 3).
- If the SRS indicator comes on continuously without a DTC, there may be a problem with the system.
- If the SRS indicator does not come on as indicated above, always check for an open or a short to ground in the SCS circuit before troubleshooting the system.