OPDS Sensor Initialization

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When you replace a seat-back cover/pad, the SRS unit, and/or the ODS unit, initialize the OPDS sensor with the HDS.

NOTE:

Before initializing the ODS unit, make sure the battery is fully charged.
A new (uninitialized) ODS unit installed with a faulty OPDS sensor (DTC 86-1x or 86-2x) can cause DTCs 85-71 and 85-78. If the SRS has a hard DTC 86-1x or 86-2x, troubleshoot the DTCs completely before replacing the ODS unit.
Before initializing the ODS unit, clear the DTCs.
Make sure all components of the front passenger's seat are correctly installed.
Make sure nothing is on the front passenger's seat, including aftermarket seat covers or mats.
Make sure there is nothing in the front passenger's seat-back pocket.
Keep the A/C and the heater off.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Set the seat-back in a normal position.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then INITIALIZATION. In the INITIALIZATION Menu, select OPDS Initialization. Follow the prompts until the OPDS sensor initialization has been completed.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.

NOTE: If the ODS unit fails to initialize after several attempts, replace the seat-back cover/pad with equipped the OPDS sensor (see FRONT SEAT-BACK COVER/PAD REPLACEMENT ), and retry. If the ODS unit continues to fail to initialize, replace the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).