How to Reset the SRS Light on Vehicles

When you see the Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) light illuminated on the control panel of your Vehicles it means there is a problem with the airbags or the seatbelt tensioners. When there is a malfunction in the Vehicles codes are stored in the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) computer. These codes can be read and cleared using an OBD scan tool that you can purchase from your local auto parts retailer. Many auto parts stores will even let you use their OBD scan tool Vehicles free so that you will know what the problem is and possibly purchase parts from their store to fix the problem.

Under The Hood:

• How to Reset the SRS Light on a Silverado
• How to Reset the SRS Light on a Honda CRV
• How to Reset the SRS Light on a Mercedes
• How to Reset the SRS Light on a '93 Honda Accord

 How to Reset the SRS Light on a Silverado

Turn the ignition off.

Open the hood.

Lift up on the tab on the side of the fuse cover to remove it. The fuse block is on the driver's side of the engine compartment.

Pull out the SRS fuse. In most models, this is fuse #40, located in the lower right corner of the fuse block.

Turn the ignition switch to "ON" without starting the engine. Leave the ignition on for about one minute to allow the system a chance to reset.

Turn the ignition off.

Replace the SRS fuse in the fuse block. Replace the fuse block cover. Press on the cover until it snaps into place. Close the hood.

 How to Reset the SRS Light on a Honda CRV

Put on safety goggles and cloth work gloves.

Find the MES connector under the steering wheel near the fuse box. It is generally green or yellow and has a two-hole holder plug in its place. Remove the plug.

Strip the ends of both wires using a knife. Put one end of each of the wires into each of the holes of the MES connector.

Cross the other ends of each of the wires together so that they establish contact. This will short out the MES. Take care not to touch the exposed wire with any part of your body.

Put the key in the ignition and turn it on, but don’t start the engine. Keep the ends of the wire touching while you do this. The SRS light will flash on, and then disappear. Separate the wires immediately. The SRS light should come on again.

Repeat Step 3 and the SRS light will blink twice and turn off. Unshort the two wires. This will cause the SRS light to blink twice.

Turn off the vehicle, wait a minute and start the engine. The SRS light will illuminate once more, and then go off for good.

 How to Reset the SRS Light on a Mercedes

Locate the fuse panel cover and remove it. This is located on the lower left side of the control panel on the driver's side of the car. Find the port that fits the OBD cable and plug the scan tool's cable into this port.

Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "Run" position. This is the position just before the engine starts. Look at your OBD scan tool and write down the codes it displays.

Check your owner's manual for what the codes mean.

Unplug the scan tool and put the fuse panel cover back in place. Take your vehicle to your local Mercedes dealer to have repairs made, if needed.

Repeat step 1 when you return home. Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "Run" position. Wait until the SRS light turns off. Remove the cable and put the fuse panel cover back in place.

 How to Reset the SRS Light on a '93 Honda Accord

Erasing SRS Memory

Purchase a 2-pin SCS Service Connector at an automobile store. It is a small blue plastic square with 2 metal pins inside.

Turn car ignition off. The car power must be off to ensure safety.

Locate the Memory Erase Signal (MES) plug in the fuse box on the driver side, under the dashboard. It is a yellow plug with two wires in it.

Attach the MES plug to the SCS Service Connector.

Turn on the ignition, but do not start the vehicle. The SRS light should turn on briefly.

Disconnect SCS Service Connector within three seconds of the SRS indicator light turning off. The indicator light should return.

Reconnect SCS Service Connector to MES plug. The indicator light should turn off.

Disconnect the SCS Service Connector from the MES plug. The indicator light should blink two times signaling the memory is erased.

Turn the vehicle completely off.

Wait a few moments before turning the vehicle back on. The indicator light should turn on then turn off normally.