Recall - ODS Unit Replacement
06-002January 27, 2006
Applies To:
2006 Civic 2-Door - From VIN 2HGFG1.. .6H500089
thru 2HGFG1...6H512863
Safety Recall:
ODS Unit Does Not Suppress Airbag Deployment, and DTC
82-12 or 83-22 Is Stored
(Supersedes 06-002, Safety Recalk ODS Does Not Suppress Airbag Deployment, dated January 6, 2006, to update the information indicated by asterisks)
BACKGROUND
On affected vehicles, the occupant detection system (ODS) unit may malfunction, allowing the passenger's front airbag to deploy in a frontal collision, even if an infant or small child is on the front passenger's seat.
*The ODS malfunction may also cause the SRS indicator to stay on with DTC 82-12 (no signal from the inner side front passenger's weight sensor) or DTC 83-22 (no signal from the outer side front passenger's weight sensor).*
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be sent a notification of this campaign. The customer notification may also contain information on accelerator pedal inspection (S/B 05-061). An example of the customer notification for the ODS unit recall is at the end of this service bulletin.
Before beginning work on a vehicle, verify its eligibility by checking at least one of these items:
^ The customer has a notification letter.
^ The vehicle is shown on your campaign responsibility report.
^ The vehicle is shown as eligible on a VIN status inquiry.
In addition to these verification items, check for a punch mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN. A punch mark in that location means this campaign has already been completed.
A few of the vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new car inventory. These vehicles must be updated before they are sold or leased. To see if a vehicle is affected by this campaign, do a VIN status inquiry.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the ODS unit.
PARTS INFORMATION
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
Operation Number: 7521B5
Flat Rate Time: 0.4 hour
Failed Part: P/N 81169-SVA-A01
H/C 8070823
Defect Code: 58800
Symptom Code: Q0100
Template ID: 06-002A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
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 Honda Diagnostic System (HDS), and follow the SRS on-screen procedures:
* NOTE:
When calibrating the ODS, make sure you use a prepared weight of 55 to 75 lbs.*
^ 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).
14. Center-punch a completion mark above the third character of the engine compartment VIN.