Honda Element. Manual — part 96

calibration.

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Do not expose the front passenger's seat to sudden temperature changes.

1. Position the front passenger's seat to the rearmost position, and adjust the recliner to the forward most

position. Do not move the seat from this position.

2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

3. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).

Fig. 37: Identifying Data Link Connector

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate,

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

6. Drive the vehicle, and accelerate to 20 mph (36 km/h), then stop on level ground.

7. From the Main Menu, select SRS, then Seat Weight Sensor, then Misc Test, then select "SWS INIT," and

follow the prompts until the calibration has been completed.

ODS UNIT OPERATION CHECK

Check the ODS operation after any of these actions.

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Replacement of front passenger's seat component(s) (except ODS unit and/or front passenger's weight
sensors)

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After a vehicle collision

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SRS unit replacement

PRE-OPERATION CHECK SET-UP

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Make sure all the components of the front passenger's seat are correctly installed.

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Position the front passenger's seat to the rearmost position. Adjust the seat recline to the forward most
position. Do not move the seat from this position.

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Make sure nothing is on or under the front passenger's seat.

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Make sure there is nothing in the front passenger's seat-back pocket.

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Keep the windows closed.

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Do all calibration procedures, except test-driving, in the service bay.

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Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.

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Turn the heater and the A/C off.

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Do not touch the passenger's seat during the calibration.



Do not expose the front passenger's seat to sudden temperature changes.

AFTER REPLACING FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT COMPONENT(S)

1. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

2. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).

Fig. 38: Identifying Data Link Connector

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate,

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

5. Drive the vehicle, accelerate to 20 mph (36 km/h), then stop on level ground.

6. From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then weight sensor, then Misc Test, then Inspection. In the HDS

Inspection Menu, select "SEAT OUTPUT CHK" and follow the prompts until the ODS operation check
has been completed.

DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION SENSOR OPERATION CHECK

Check the driver's seat position after any of these actions.



Driver's seat position sensor replacement

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Cover plate (front side of driver's seat slide rail) replacement

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1. Make sure the driver's seat is at its full forward position.

2. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF (0).

3. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).

Fig. 39: Identifying Data Link Connector

4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

5. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate,

troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).

6. From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then Parameter Information, then Buckle Switch, Seat Position

Sensor.

7. Using a piece of tape (A), mark the location on the seat's outer cover (B) where the front riser cover meets

the seat riser (C). The driver's seat position sensor should read "NEAR."

Fig. 40: Identifying Seat's Outer Cover And Seat Riser

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8. Move the seat back in small increments (about 0.2 in., 5 mm) until the driver's seat position sensor reads

"NOT NEAR." The seat should be about 1 in. (25 mm) from the front.

If the driver's seat position sensor does not work as described, check the driver's seat position sensor or
the cover plate for damage, and replace parts as needed.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and disconnect the HDS from the DLC.

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

NOTE:

It takes a few seconds for the HDS to display changes, so wait about 5
seconds between each move.

DTC

Latch

(1)

Reset

(2)

Detection Item

Notes

11-1X

o

Open in driver's airbag first inflator

11-3X

Short to another wire or decreased resistance in driver's airbag

first inflator

11-4X

Open in driver's airbag second inflator

11-6X

Short to another wire or decreased resistance in driver's airbag
second inflator

11-8X

o

Short to power in driver's airbag first inflator

11-9X

Short to ground in driver's airbag first inflator

11-AX

Short to power in driver's airbag second inflator

11-BX

Short to ground in driver's airbag second inflator

12-1X

o

Open in front passenger's airbag first inflator

12-3X

Short to another wire or decreased resistance in front passenger's

airbag first inflator

12-4X

Open in front passenger's airbag second inflator

12-6X

Short to another wire or decreased resistance in front passenger's
airbag second inflator

12-8X

o

Short to power in front passenger's airbag first inflator

12-9X

Short to ground in front passenger's airbag first inflator

12-AX

Short to power in front passenger's airbag second inflator

12-BX

Short to ground in front passenger's airbag second inflator

21-1X

o

Open in driver's seat belt tensioner

21-3X

Short to another wire or decreased resistance in driver's seat belt

tensioner

21-8X

o

Short to power in driver's seat belt tensioner

21-9X

Short to ground in driver's seat belt tensioner

22-1X

o

Open in front passenger's seat belt tensioner

22-3X

Short to another wire or decreased resistance in front passenger's

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