Honda Accord ESM 2003 · Service Manual Service Manual 2003

DTC Troubleshooting: 46-1x

DTC Troubleshooting: 46-1x

DTC 46-1x (46-10 to 46-19, 46-1A to 46-1F):No Signal from the Right Side Impact Sensor (2nd)


Special Tools Required
SRS inflator simulator (  07SAZ-TB4011A)

S80WA00SSAZTB4T011A000D01
SRS simulator lead H (  07YAZ-S3A0100)
S801A00SYAZS3AT0100000D01



1.Erase the DTC memory.

2.Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

Does the SRS indicator stay on and is DTC 46-1x indicated?


YES - Go to 3.


NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, go to the DTC troubleshooting index for troubleshooting details.


3.Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for 3 minutes.

4.Check the connection between the side curtain airbag subharness 2P connector and the right side impact sensor (2nd).

Is the connection OK?


YES - Go to 5.


NO - Replace the right side impact sensor (2nd) and/or the side curtain airbag subharness, as needed .n


5.Disconnect the right side curtain airbag 2P connector (A) and side curtain airbag subharness.

SEA3E00K791000R461XFAAD01A

6.Disconnect the side curtain airbag subharness 2P connector (A) from the right side impact sensor (2nd).

SEA3E00K791000R461XFAAD02A07YAZ-S3A010007SAZ-TB4011A

7.Connect the SRS inflator simulator (jumper connector) and the simulator lead to the side curtain airbag subharness.

8.Disconnect SRS unit connector C (16P) from the SRS unit.

SEA3E00K791000R461XFAAD03C

9.Check resistance between the No. 15 and No. 16 terminals of the SRS unit connector C. There should be 1.0 W or less.

SEA3E00K791000R461XFAAD04SRS UNIT CONNECTOR C (16P)Wire side of female terminalsYELYEL/BLK

Is the resistance as specified?


YES - Faulty right side impact sensor (2nd) or SRS unit; replace the right side impact sensor (2nd). If the problem is still present, replace the SRS unit.n


NO - Open in the side curtain airbag subharness; replace the side curtain airbag subharness.n