Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting B0082-12: Short to Power in the Selectable Energy Absorption Device of the Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner

NOTE:

• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed.
• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures, General Troubleshooting Information, and 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection.
• Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software, and retest.

1. Problem verification:

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B082-12 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

Shorted wire check (READ+, READ- lines to power) 1:

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Disconnect the following connector.

SRS unit connector B (39P)

4. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 volt battery.
5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
6. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Is there 0.2 V or less?

YES

The READ+ and READ- wires are OK. Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit. If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.

NO

Go to step 3.

3. Shorted wire check (READ+, READ- lines to power) 2:

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.
3. Remove the right side B-pillar lower trim - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side Area, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo Areas, or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (With Side Curtain Airbag), or Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar Areas (Without Side Curtain Airbag).
4. Disconnect the following connector.

Selectable energy absorption device 2P connector (on the floor wire harness)

5. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 volt battery.
6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
7. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Is there 0.2 V or less?

YES

The READ+ and READ- wires are OK. Short to power in the selectable energy absorption device; replace the front passenger's seat belt, then clear the DTC.

NO

Short to power in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.

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