Air Bag System - SRS Lamp ON/DTC 86-16 Stored

06-007

February 17, 2006

Applies To:
2006 Civic 2 - Door
- From VIN 2HGFG1...6H500089 thru 2HGFG1...6H512863

2006 Civic 4-Door
- From VIN 1HGFA1...6L000001 thru 1HGFA1...6L011020
- From VIN 2HGFA1...6H500001 thru 2HGFA1...6H500031
- From VIN JHMFA1...6S000001 thru JHMFA1...6S005042
- From VIN JHMFA3...6S000001 thru JHMFA3...6S000024

SRS Indicator Stays On, and DTC 86-16 Is Stored

SYMPTOM

During cold weather, when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position with a passenger in the front seat, the SRS indicator stays on, and DTC 86-16 (faulty OPDS seat-back sensor) is stored.

NOTE:
All Civic 2-door models affected by this service bulletin are also affected by service bulletin 06-002 Safety Recall: ODS Unit Does Not Suppress Airbag Deployment, and DTC 82-12 or 83-22 Is Stored. Do a VIN status inquiry to see if this recall has been completed. If not, go to service bulletin 06-002.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The ODS unit is faulty.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the ODS unit.

PARTS INFORMATION

4-Door Models
ODS Unit: P/N 81169-SNR-C01, H/C 8237174

2-Door Models
ODS Unit: P/N 81169-SVA-A03, H/C 8261737

REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOLS
HDS with software version 2.002.006 or later

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

NOTE:
The warranty claim information below is for 4-door models. For 2-door models, refer to service bulletin 06-002, Safety Recall: ODS Unit Does Not Suppress Airbag Deployment, and DTC 82-12 or 83-22 Is Stored.

Operation Number: 7521B5

Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour

Failed Part: P/N 81169-SNA-A01
H/C 8070815

Defect Code: 03217

Symptom Code: 03205

Template ID: 06-007A

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation unit (if equipped).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (0) position.

3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes before you continue.

4. Remove the front passenger's seat-back panel:

^ Push down at the top to release the top three hooks.

^ Tilt the panel out at the top to release the sides.

^ Lift the panel up and off the two lower clips.

5. Pull back the seat-back cover from the left side bolster so you can access the ODS unit.

6. Unplug the electrical connectors.

7. Remove the mounting screws from the ODS unit, then gently remove the unit.

8. Install the replacement ODS unit.

9. Slip the seat-back cover over the ODS unit.

10. Reinstall the seat-back panel.

11. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, then turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.

12. Initialize the ODS unit. Refer to the HDS (Honda Diagnostic System), and follow the SRS on-screen procedures:

NOTE:
When calibrating the ODS, make sure you use a prepared weight of 55 to 77 lbs. (At 58 lbs, a full case of Honda Genuine Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 will serve this purpose.)

^ Select SRS.

^ Select Calibration.

^ Select ODS Unit Initialization.

^ Follow the screen prompts.

13. Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation unit (if equipped), then set the clock (if needed).





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