SRS light and faulty alternator.

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:53 am

I didn't want to muddy the waters of Jdeale84's post, as I think this is a different issue.
Long and short of it, can a now known failing alternator cause the SRS light to stay on? I replaced the battery on Friday and the light stayed on. Had the alternator issue diagnosed yesterday (new one coming today) and tried the SRS reset in the evening but it stayed on constantly no matter how I tried the reset.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:26 am

Is the SRS the only warning light that you have on?
If so, I think that's unlikely.

Have you pulled the diagnostic code stored in the SRS system?

Scott560 · Post by **Scott560** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:26 am

I have seen similar on a rover 600 once (Which is practically an accord). The battery went flat, and the SRS light persisted (the flash code was low system voltage warning or similar).

I think something like 20 engine cycles cleared it.

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:02 pm

wurlycorner wrote: ↑
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:26 am
Is the SRS the only warning light that you have on?
If so, I think that's unlikely.

Have you pulled the diagnostic code stored in the SRS system?

Yes, SRS only...and not yet

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Wed Sep 27, 2023 12:05 pm

To be honest my Type S throws some weird errors...like the ATTS symbol staying on when I used LED brake bulbs...nearly crapped myself thinking the dreaded failure had happened

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 10:14 am

Just ordered myself one of these https://hondaspareparts.co.uk/products/ ... 3e2e&_ss=r

I was going to replace the alternator myself, but as a garage local to my workplace is relatively cheap and very reliable, I'm getting them to do it for me. I'm waiting for the replacement before I go full on with the SRS diagnosis

Watch this space basically

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 8:31 am

Reet new battery and alternator fitted. Car behaving awesomely bar the damn SRS light! Hoping beyond hope this little gizmo will help me out with tonight's Garage Night at me mate's

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 10:02 am

Blimey! An official diagnostic plug!!!
I'll be honest and say I didn't even know they existed. Sexy stuff.

Great that you got the other stuff fixed.

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 2:25 pm

yeah surprised me too. Ordered in September with a backlog threat of the end of December, turned up the beginning of October

My Type-S · Post by **Carlosfandango** » Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:07 pm

...and that did SFA!!! Solid red without even attempting a reset