ODS Unit Initialization

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When a seat-back cover, seat-back cushion, and/or ODS unit is replaced, initialize the ODS by doing this procedure.

NOTE: A new (uninitialized) ODS unit installed with a faulty OPDS sensor can cause DTC 85-71.

Clear the DTC memory (see CLEAR THE DTC MEMORY WITH THE HDS ).
Make sure the front passenger's seat is dry. Set the seat-back in a normal position, and make sure there is nothing on the seat.
Make sure the ignition switch is OFF and the MES connector is not shorted.
Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the SRS unit. If it does not, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
From the HDS Main Menu, select SRS, then SRS, then Calibration. In the Calibration Menu, select ODS INITIALIZATION. Follow the screen prompts to initialize the ODS unit.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the HDS from the DLC.
NOTE: If the ODS system fails to initialize after several attempts, replace the OPDS sensor/seat-back and retry. If the ODS system continues to fail to initialize, replace the ODS unit (see ODS UNIT REPLACEMENT ).