Honda Element. Manual — part 141

Fig. 239: Measuring Resistance Between Gauge Control Module (36P) Terminal 12 And SRS Unit
Terminal 11

Is the resistance as specified ?

YES -Go to step 5.

NO -Open in dashboard wire harness A or dashboard wire harness B; replace the faulty harness.

5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

6. Reconnect the gauge control module connector (36P) to the gauge control module.

7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

8. Install a jumper wire between the No. 2 terminal and the No. 12 terminal of the gauge control module

connector (36P). The SRS indicator should go off.

Fig. 240: Connecting Gauge Control Module Connector (36P) Terminals Using Jumper Wire

Does the SRS indicator go off?

YES -Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector A (28P) and the SRS unit; check the
connection. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit (see SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

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NO -Faulty SRS indicator circuit in the gauge control module or poor connection at the gauge control
module connector (36P); check the connection. If the connection is OK, replace the gauge control
module.

COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT

After a collision where the seat belt tensioners deployed, replace these items:

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SRS unit

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Seat belt tensioners

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Seat belt buckle tensioners

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Front impact sensors

After a collision where the front airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

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SRS unit

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Deployed airbag(s)

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Seat belt tensioners

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Seat belt buckle tensioners

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Front impact sensors

After a collision where the side airbag(s) deployed, replace these items:

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SRS unit

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Deployed side airbag(s)

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Side impact sensor(s) (first) for the side(s) that deployed

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Side impact sensor(s) (second) for the side(s) that deployed

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B-pillar lower trim

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Complete seat frame

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All related trim clips

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Side airbag module holder

After a collision where a side curtain airbag has deployed, replace the items for the side(s) that deployed:

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SRS unit

NOTE:

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Before doing any SRS repairs, use the HDS SRS Menu Method to check for
DTCs; refer to the DTC TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX for the less obvious
deployed parts (seat belt tensioners, front impact sensors, side airbag
sensors, etc.).

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After a vehicle collision, do the ODS unit operation check (see ODS UNIT
OPERATION CHECK ).

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Deployed side curtain airbag(s)

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Seat belt tensioner(s) for the side(s) that deployed

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Seat belt buckle tensioner(s) for the side(s) that deployed

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Side impact sensor(s) (first) for the side(s) that deployed

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Side impact sensor(s) (second) for the side(s) that deployed

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Roof trim

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C-pillar trim

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Upper quarter window trim

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D-pillar trim

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Front grab handle

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Rear grab handle

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All related trim clips

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Sunvisor

After a moderate to severe side or rear collision, inspect for any damage on the side curtain airbag or other
related components. Replace the components as needed.

A-pillar trim

Fig. 241: Identifying A-Pillar Trim

B-pillar trim

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Fig. 242: Identifying B-Pillar Trim

C-Pillar trim

Fig. 243: Identifying C-Pillar Trim

During the repair process, inspect these areas:

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Inspect all the SRS wire harnesses. Replace, do not repair, any damaged harnesses.

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Inspect the cable reel for heat damage. If there is any damage, replace the cable reel.

After the vehicle is completely repaired, turn the ignition switch ON (II). If the SRS indicator comes on for
about 6 seconds and then goes off, the SRS is OK. If the indicator does not function properly, use the HDS SRS
Menu Method to read the DTC (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ). If you cannot
retrieve a code, go to SRS Symptom Troubleshooting (see SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING ).

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE HEADLINER/PILLAR TRIM OVERLAP

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