How to Reset SRS Lights on a 2002 Honda CRV Using a Jumper Wire

Reset the airbag light on your CRV.

The Honda CRV is a compact SUV produced by Honda since 1995. A 2002 Honda CRV comes standard with an On-Board Diagnostics computer that receives trouble codes from sensors positioned throughout the vehicle. When it receives a trouble code relating to the airbag system, it will illuminate the SRS, or Supplemental Restraint System, light on the instrument panel. Once you have read the codes with a code reader and have any repairs made, you can reset the computer and shut off the SRS light from home using a jumper wire. This will only take about 15 minutes of your time.

Things You'll Need

• Goggles
• Work gloves
• Two coated wires
• Sharp knife
• Ignition key

Instructions

1. Put on goggles and work gloves.

2. Locate the green or yellow connector under the steering column. Remove the rubber plug from the connector.

3. Strip the plastic coating from the ends of both wires with a knife. Touch one bare end of one wire into one hole on the connector and put the other bare wire end into the other hole.

4. Touch the loose wire ends together. This will create a short. Keep holding the ends together.

5. Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON/OFF" position but don't crank the engine. Wait for the SRS light to flash then shut off. Once it turns off, separate the wires. The light will turn back on.

6. Touch the loose wire ends together again to create a second short. Keep holding the ends together.The SRS light will blink twice and then turn off. Separate the two wires again. The light will blink a couple of times again.

7. Turn off the Honda and wait 60 seconds. Start the engine and verify that the SRS light remains off.

References

• "Honda Civic & CR-V, 2001-2006 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manual)"; Chilton; 2000