SRS light constantly on

[Semidevil]

have a 02 honda civic LX and the SRS light is constantly on all of a sudden. first question is, why is it on? is it something major that needs to be fixed? what's the problem and how do I fix it?

p.s cannot find the manual. if someone knows where the online version is, I can look it up myself(if it's available)

I'm researching on the net and some say it could be a seatbelt problem(covered by a lifetime warranty), or something more serious. anyone have experiences?

 

[BaDave]

SRS light=safety restraint system.Could have something to do with the seatbelt or the airbag system.More than likely it is a airbag problem.It is something you should have a qualified tech. look at.

 

[Sluggo]

Has the battery been unhooked lately?

On my wifes Acura we put a new battery in and the SRS light came on. She ran it by the dealer and they turned it off.

 

[dud]

Listen to Sluggo above BUT don't take it to the dealer. When I installed my new radio in my truck I had to remove the passenger airbag switch to do it ... which caused the same problem that you are having. I was able to reset the system using instructions I found on the WEB. It has saved me the dealer fee numerous times.

 

[Semidevil]

I did not have the batteries looked at recently. any other causes?

 

[dud]

Yes,

Borrow (or buy) an OBD II scanner and have the car checked. I bought one off of Ebay about 6 months ago and it has already saved me a lot of $$$.