Seven problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 1997 Honda Accord. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic reset the air bag light and stated that if the failure persisted, the srs module would have to be replaced. Approximately one week later the air bag warning light re-illuminated. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Airbag warning light is on. Due to a malfunction. Company refuses to repair. Honda CO. They know that by law they need to repair this problem, because it is a safety issue, they want clients to repair their cars at owners expense breaking the law. The NHTSA is not enforcing the law when they know Honda CO has to cover this type of repair.
Srs warning light came on and remains on.
The "srs" system warning light came on and stayed lit. I took it to my mechanic (a Honda specialist) whose computer testing indicated that the srs control unit was defective. He stated that he had seen this problem numerous times and suggested I speak to Honda headquarters, which I did. Please note that a friend with the same model car had the same problem with srs light staying on. Having explained the problem and concerns over safety issues, I was told that my warranty had expired and that I must take it to the dealer and pay for this very costly part ($600+), and that they must make diagnosis there for Honda to consider "good will" reimbursement. When I called the service dept. , the woman answering the phone said she had the same problem with her Honda and had to have this part replaced! upon bring car into dealership, the diagnosis was confirmed that the srs control unit needed replacement,as the airbags were not functional. I presented documentation as to my meticulous service record with this vehicle and argued that this part should not fail, not having been a regular use part and certainly should last more than 50,000 miles. They finally agreed to pay half of the part, but not tax or labor. My total expense for the diagnosis and service cost $450. 00. I was quite dissatisfied and attempted to pursue this with Honda America on numerous occasions, expressing my concerns that this seems to be a problematic part in numerous Honda vehicles, from anecdotal accounts, and that I felt this is a real safety issue and one that they should be responsible for. They did not wish to pursue the issue with my mechanic or study the old part to evaluate the defective mechanism. The rep at Honda America said "you didn't have all your maintenance at the dealership" which in my view should not affect this particular part's failure and which disregards the careful and timely service this car has gotten. They simply said, "it's past your warranty period and it is a 5 year old car!". *.
Airbag warning light stays illuminated while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has repaired vehicle. The manufacturer reimbursed the repair cost paid by the consumer.
Air bag warning light stayed on at all times. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Owner was told that part(s) to correct problem were on national back order.
When starting vehicle srs warning light came on and stayed on. Dealer says a computer chip has to be replaced.