Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Unit Update
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310289.png Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) TDSGDS2200
6245218.png MVCI unit with the latest control module (CM) update software installed
1. HDS - Connect
1.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
2.
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode, but do not start the engine.


2. Front Passenger's Weight Sensor Unit - Update

NOTE:
Make sure the HDS or the MVCI unit has the latest HDS software version.
Before you update the front passenger's weight sensor unit, make sure the battery in the vehicle is fully charged, and connect a jumper battery (not a battery charger) to maintain system voltage.
Never turn the ignition switch or press the engine start/stop button during the update. If there is a problem with the update, keep the ignition switch ON (II) or the vehicle in ON mode.
To prevent front passenger's weight sensor unit damage, do not operate anything electrical (headlights, audio system, brakes, A/C, power windows, door locks, etc.) during the update.
To ensure the latest program is installed, do a front passenger's weight sensor unit update whenever the front passenger's weight sensor unit is substituted or replaced.
You cannot update an front passenger's weight sensor unit with the program it already has. It will only accept a new program.
If you need to diagnose the MVCI unit because any error message is indicated on the MVCI unit display during the update, keep the ignition switch ON (II) or the vehicle in ON mode when you disconnect the MVCI unit from the DLC. This will prevent front passenger's weight sensor unit damage.

1.
Exit HDS diagnostic system, then select the update mode, and follow the screen prompts to update the front passenger's weight sensor unit.
2.
If the software in the front passenger's weight sensor unit is the latest, disconnect the updating tool from the DLC, and go back to the procedure that you were doing. If the software in the front passenger's weight sensor unit is not the latest, follow the instructions on the screen.
NOTE: If you run into a problem during the update procedure (programming takes over 15 minutes, status bar goes over 100%, D position or immobilizer indicator flashes, HDS tablet freezes, etc.), follow these steps to minimize the chance of damaging the front passenger's weight sensor unit:
Keep the ignition switch ON (II) or vehicle in ON mode.
Connect a jumper battery (do not connect a battery charger).
Shut down the updating tool.
Disconnect the updating tool from the DLC.
Reboot the updating tools.
Reconnect the updating tool to the DLC, and try the update procedure again.
3.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.