Hmmm... I have the 97 Accord Ex and to my knowledge, the SRS light is the visual feedback sensor from your airbag system. Essentially, it is supposed to come on when you start the car, remain on for 6 - 8 seconds then go off when your airbag system is primed.If your sensor light is not turning off, then you have one of two problems. Either a small electrical problem with the sensor (cost approx $50 to repair, non-critical, takes about 1 hour to check & fix) or the much more costly problem with your airbag system (which takes a Honda Certified Technician only and may cost up to $10,000.00 to replace your airbag system... which your insurance will tell you to replace the car then as it cannot be insured without your airbag system...)It is actually not a recall issue, as there was no defect with the model for that year or an other when it had an airbag system installed. Best suggestion, take it to your personal mechanic (preferably one that does not work for Honda directly) and have them look at the sensor system/electrics. If he/she can find the fault, it's a quick fix and you are done. If not, contact Honda and tell them there is a problem with your airbag system. Then you will have to tell them to replace your airbag system, or replace the car. You will then have a long wait and several more calls (over a 3 - 6 month period) and take the time to track down the manager responsible for dealing with safety issues (don't bother with the dealership, they can't/won't do anything) for which country you are in. Make an appointment to see only that person, and do not let someone else deal with you. Talk to this person, tell them the problem, tell them you want a simple solution, replace your airbag safety system, or replace the whole car.
|