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How do you get rid of the SRS light on a Honda Civic?

What’s the best way to get rid of the SRS light in my Honda Civic? It keeps coming on even though there’s nothing wrong with my car, and I want to turn it off.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
A faulty
SRS light
can be frustrating, but try not to worry. Plenty of other people have had the exact same issue. Follow these steps to get rid of the SRS light in your
Honda Civic
:
  1. Pop open the panel under the dashboard and open the fuse box to locate the Memory Erase Signal (MES) connector.
  2. Twist a large paperclip into a U shape.
  3. Connect the two pins on the MES connector with your paperclip.
  4. Turn on your ignition. The SRS light should come on for six seconds before turning off again.
  5. Disconnect the paperclip when the light turns off.
  6. Reconnect the paperclip when the light comes back on.
  7. Disconnect the paperclip for the last time when the light comes back on. You should see the light blink twice to indicate that it has been reset.
  8. Turn your ignition off, then wait for 10 seconds before turning your car on again. Your light should come on for a moment or two, then turn off completely.
Hopefully, these steps will help you reset the SRS light in your Honda Civic. If you don’t feel comfortable doing this process on your own, bring your car to a
mechanic
and have them fix it. Since the job should be quick, the costs will be relatively low. But if you’re worried about the price, offset the cost of professional repairs by saving on car insurance with
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