Anyone know where this srs module that controls the airbag deployment is located? I have to replace it with a new one and don't want to tear it up looking for the module.
tyjorsb
It sounds like you may have purchased a used Pilot (and possibly rebuilt)...this supposition I am inferring from the question as to whether the SRS system had ever deployed or was simply "bad". As I am sure you would remember a deployment, it sounds like something may have happened to this Pilot if it had a previous owner (this could include a careless dealer). As a matter of safety, I would find out if in fact the bags had ever deployed. It would raise the question as to whether the SRS was serviced properly post accident and what other damage may have been inflicted if an accident did occur.
In regards to a defective part, I would assume that it would be covered under warranty or as part of a recall if it was NOT secondary to an accident. This could be handled by a Honda dealer, and I would defer SRS parts to the dealer and its trained techs.
A pretty wieghty question in my first paragraph...might want to check what class of title this vehicle has (clear, rebuilt, salvage) if you bought it used and are unaware of an accident... could always check Carfax as well. Good luck and drive carefully.
In regards to a defective part, I would assume that it would be covered under warranty or as part of a recall if it was NOT secondary to an accident. This could be handled by a Honda dealer, and I would defer SRS parts to the dealer and its trained techs.
A pretty wieghty question in my first paragraph...might want to check what class of title this vehicle has (clear, rebuilt, salvage) if you bought it used and are unaware of an accident... could always check Carfax as well. Good luck and drive carefully.
The SRS unit is located behind the center console. This unit is not to be service by non-trained mechanic. You need a special certification to even service any parts of the SRS system. If I were you, go to any honda service center and have them check your SRS system for any problem. Be careful in driving if you think your SRS system is mulfunctioning and have it service as soon as you can. Maybe your problem will be under warranty unless your airbag was serviced by a non trained mechanic due to accident.
I looked into the history with my wife's uncle and I was aware that it had been in an accident. It only had 1600 miles on it at the time. The airbag in the pssngr and the seatnbelt deployed. These were replaced with the other damage to the front end and the rr 1/4 panel. I have a new SRS unit thatneeds to be plugged in to activate all the replaced systems. I have not had luck with the dealer. I will try to locate the SRS module behind the center console. I have found a schematic on line for the airbags replacement and the safety precautions associated- but not on the module.
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That clears up the mystery.... I would still err on the side of caution on the DIY route. Is there a body shop that would be willing to take on the work, given this is all realted to accident repairs. Good luck!
Good grief. Where do I begin?
I can't begin to list all the things that don't make sense here.
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Federal law requires all cars (I think since 1996) to have driver side and passenger side front air bags. That means they have to work too!
You bought the car knowing it was involved in a accident and you know it wasn't repaired properly?!! If the SRS is not in proper working order, the car is not roadworthy. According to Federal law, the repair shop should have completed the repair properly. How do you know the SRS control unit needs to be replaced? You don't know where the SRS control unit is located, but you have obtained a new one for replacement. What makes you think that will solve the problem?
I can't begin to list all the things that don't make sense here.
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Federal law requires all cars (I think since 1996) to have driver side and passenger side front air bags. That means they have to work too!
You bought the car knowing it was involved in a accident and you know it wasn't repaired properly?!! If the SRS is not in proper working order, the car is not roadworthy. According to Federal law, the repair shop should have completed the repair properly. How do you know the SRS control unit needs to be replaced? You don't know where the SRS control unit is located, but you have obtained a new one for replacement. What makes you think that will solve the problem?
As I mentioned, the airbag and the seatbelt getting deployed would apparently require the module to then be replaced- it would be required as its life is a one shot deal.
Does anyone have any actual details on what is involved on locating the module and replacing it with the new one ie: making the connections to the system as the deployed module is already hooked up properly apparently. Just the details please from an authority that is familiar or knows where a schematic could be located showing locations. I realize this posting is of a technical nature maybe not appropriate for this site. I am not able to go back to the local dealer- not an option. I
Does anyone have any actual details on what is involved on locating the module and replacing it with the new one ie: making the connections to the system as the deployed module is already hooked up properly apparently. Just the details please from an authority that is familiar or knows where a schematic could be located showing locations. I realize this posting is of a technical nature maybe not appropriate for this site. I am not able to go back to the local dealer- not an option. I
I'm sorry I can't help you tyjorsb with your SRS problem, sounds like you're going to need some help from someone with a service manual. It may be helpful however, if you keep your responses in the same thread. Instead of clicking the [New Thread] button to reply to someone's response, click the [Post Reply] button in your original thread.
This all sounds a bit strange to me. :creeplook Is this car a little "warm to the touch"?tyjorsb said:
Maybe if you are piecing a Pilot back together you shoudl buy the factory manuals?tyjorsb said:
I just learned from the dealer that my SRS light is on because of an internal SRS module failure. Its a 2004, with 99k miles. I have had issues with the SRS system before, covered out of warranty (just not the module). The dealer is quoting around $500 for P&L. I have asked that they check with Honda America to ask that they cover it as I see it as a safety issue. Its Saturday and they can't check until Monday. They will wrap up some other maintenance and I'll have the car back today (SRS issue remaining).
I have seen some traffic on an SRS campaign for 2003's. Has anyone else had experience with Honda covering the cost of the module and labor post 2003 model? Any TSBs out there for a 2004?
Thanks all.... as always, info is power and this is the place to get it!
I have seen some traffic on an SRS campaign for 2003's. Has anyone else had experience with Honda covering the cost of the module and labor post 2003 model? Any TSBs out there for a 2004?
Thanks all.... as always, info is power and this is the place to get it!
update
Just a quick update... Honda was willing to kick in some good will $ on the SRS module replacement. Bottom line is $190 out of my pocket. Supposedly Honda passes the part along to me at their cost + labor covered at the OEM to dealer warranty rate. That works out to be $190.
The dealer quoted the part at $454 alone w/o any goodwill. Its appreciated...but I still think something as intergral to passenger safety as this should be covered for the life of the car. I am told the seat belts are covered for life. Guess Honda doesn't believe the liability is as great with airbags? As mentioned in my previous post, this is the second failure within this system in the past 50k miles. I have had several SUVs (even 3 Jeeps!) and other cars with airbags and never one problem. Not good Honda.....you need to clean up your act to keep customers coming back.
Just a quick update... Honda was willing to kick in some good will $ on the SRS module replacement. Bottom line is $190 out of my pocket. Supposedly Honda passes the part along to me at their cost + labor covered at the OEM to dealer warranty rate. That works out to be $190.
The dealer quoted the part at $454 alone w/o any goodwill. Its appreciated...but I still think something as intergral to passenger safety as this should be covered for the life of the car. I am told the seat belts are covered for life. Guess Honda doesn't believe the liability is as great with airbags? As mentioned in my previous post, this is the second failure within this system in the past 50k miles. I have had several SUVs (even 3 Jeeps!) and other cars with airbags and never one problem. Not good Honda.....you need to clean up your act to keep customers coming back.
I'm the same boat. I have a 04 EX-L RES. After going in to the dealership to replace the 4th pressure switch (causing a flashing "D") at 113,648 miles, I picked up the Pilot late in the afternoon (Friday) only to notice the SRS light on the dash illuminated. I turned right back around and had them check it out. After having to bring it back 5 days later and be told it will be $811.96 to be repaired.
The Pilot has never been in an accident and the air bags have never been deployed but the sensor now thinks they have been and the fix as noted in post above is to replace the control unit.
I need to go back to the dealership and see what they and American Honda can do for me either under a recall or something else as the failure happened under their watch not mine.
I've thought about trying to replace the unit myself but I think this goes beyond DIY.
-Mike
The Pilot has never been in an accident and the air bags have never been deployed but the sensor now thinks they have been and the fix as noted in post above is to replace the control unit.
I need to go back to the dealership and see what they and American Honda can do for me either under a recall or something else as the failure happened under their watch not mine.
I've thought about trying to replace the unit myself but I think this goes beyond DIY.
-Mike
DIY SRS controller replacement?
Has anyone actually done a DIY SRS controller replacement on a 2003 Honda Pilot? We have an SRS DTC 07-2 code so need to replace the unit. Majestic Honda appears to sell the part for $325, which sure beats the kilobuck price we were quoted.
Would love to hear success or horror stories please.
Has anyone actually done a DIY SRS controller replacement on a 2003 Honda Pilot? We have an SRS DTC 07-2 code so need to replace the unit. Majestic Honda appears to sell the part for $325, which sure beats the kilobuck price we were quoted.
Would love to hear success or horror stories please.
I'd like to kick up this old thread, as I am also in need of replacing the SRS Unit in my '04 EX-L.. has anybody found an answer to this?! So my story, I was in an accident 2 months ago. My car was in the chop shop getting fixed up with used and aftermarket parts (trying to be as frugal as possible).. brought my Pilot to the dealer today for the Takata passenger airbag recall.. I was told a bracket was broken and Honda was going to replace the whole assembly at no charge.. sounds great.. however, the bad news, they said they couldn't guarantee the SRS Control Unit would communicate properly with the new Honda inflator.. and if the chop shop used aftermarket SRS Unit, i'd have to pay out of pocket to have that replaced quoting me over $1k.. SOOOO, here I am... looking for answers... I'd like to replace it myself to save hundreds of dollars.. someone please have an answer for me!!!
An SRS Module DIY Success Case w/Write Up
Hi, I just wanted to share my own personal experience with an 03 pilot that a friend of mine recently purchased with the srs light on. Disclaimer: (I do all the automotive work on my vehicles and a fair bit for friends and family's recreationally. I am not a certified Honda technician, but have done a strong amount of car work and have had some airbag light experience with a bmw of mine) Here's what I did, maybe folks with the same issue can have similar success doing this. I had searched high and low for an example of someone doing this on forum posts but they all dead ended so I decided to give it a try anyways and here’s how it went.
Srs light had been on since previous ownership. Pilot was an 03 with 143k. I swung it by the dealer near me to have the code read to determine where the fault was (Driver or pass front seat, clock spring in steering wheel, or the srs unit itself) the code came back as 7-2 (I think) which said "internal srs unit failure". The dealer quoted me $1k to replace the SRS unit, reset it, & have it serviced by a qualified technician, blah blah blah. I said thanks and left.
Got home, unplugged the battery, then turned the ignition on & turned the headlights on as well to be sure to drain any residual electricity out of the vehicle for about 10mins. Next, on the driver and passenger side I removed the kick panels along the lower front part of the center console beside where the drivers right foot and passengers left foot would be. These panels have spring clips that allow you to gently pry/pop them out easily. Once these are out, with a light, you can easily see the SRS unit from the drivers side in there to the right of the gas pedal. It will be labeled SRS & have a model number & date on it. I took a picture of this model number which for me was:77960-S9V-A720-M1.
Next I went online and found a "working used” one on ebay with the identical model number and ordered it for $80. It has 3 yellow connectors (2 large, & a smaller one on the right side). All you need to do is work these plugs out pinching & prying them properly and then unscrew the bolts that mount the srs unit to the body. Next mount up the new one and plug it in, reconnect the battery and turn the car on. After firing the car up, the srs light went out for me and still has not come back in the 3 months since doing this fix. I did not have to have the srs system reset, the properly functioning ebay srs unit automatically cleared the fault & all was well. This repair took me about 20 mins to do, was very easy to access, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it went. If you have some decent common sense and some basic mechanical skills you can easily do this and potentially save yourself a lot of money! Thanks for reading
Hi, I just wanted to share my own personal experience with an 03 pilot that a friend of mine recently purchased with the srs light on. Disclaimer: (I do all the automotive work on my vehicles and a fair bit for friends and family's recreationally. I am not a certified Honda technician, but have done a strong amount of car work and have had some airbag light experience with a bmw of mine) Here's what I did, maybe folks with the same issue can have similar success doing this. I had searched high and low for an example of someone doing this on forum posts but they all dead ended so I decided to give it a try anyways and here’s how it went.
Srs light had been on since previous ownership. Pilot was an 03 with 143k. I swung it by the dealer near me to have the code read to determine where the fault was (Driver or pass front seat, clock spring in steering wheel, or the srs unit itself) the code came back as 7-2 (I think) which said "internal srs unit failure". The dealer quoted me $1k to replace the SRS unit, reset it, & have it serviced by a qualified technician, blah blah blah. I said thanks and left.
Got home, unplugged the battery, then turned the ignition on & turned the headlights on as well to be sure to drain any residual electricity out of the vehicle for about 10mins. Next, on the driver and passenger side I removed the kick panels along the lower front part of the center console beside where the drivers right foot and passengers left foot would be. These panels have spring clips that allow you to gently pry/pop them out easily. Once these are out, with a light, you can easily see the SRS unit from the drivers side in there to the right of the gas pedal. It will be labeled SRS & have a model number & date on it. I took a picture of this model number which for me was:77960-S9V-A720-M1.
Next I went online and found a "working used” one on ebay with the identical model number and ordered it for $80. It has 3 yellow connectors (2 large, & a smaller one on the right side). All you need to do is work these plugs out pinching & prying them properly and then unscrew the bolts that mount the srs unit to the body. Next mount up the new one and plug it in, reconnect the battery and turn the car on. After firing the car up, the srs light went out for me and still has not come back in the 3 months since doing this fix. I did not have to have the srs system reset, the properly functioning ebay srs unit automatically cleared the fault & all was well. This repair took me about 20 mins to do, was very easy to access, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well it went. If you have some decent common sense and some basic mechanical skills you can easily do this and potentially save yourself a lot of money! Thanks for reading
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