Erasing DTC Memory Using SCS Service Connector

2004 Acura 3.5RLSECTION Erasing DTC Memory Using SCS Service Connector
  1. Turn ignition off. Connect SCS Short Connector (07PAZ-0010100) to Memory Erase Signal (MES) connector. See Fig 1 .
  2. Turn ignition on. SRS indicator light will come on for about 6 seconds then go off.
  3. Disconnect SCS short connector from MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS indicator light goes off. SRS indicator light will come on again.
  4. Reconnect SCS short connector to MES connector within 4 seconds after SRS indicator light comes on. SRS indicator light will go off.
  5. Disconnect SCS short connector from MES connector within 4 seconds. SRS indicator light will indicate that memory is erased by blinking 2 times.
  6. Turn ignition off, and wait 10 seconds before proceeding with troubleshooting.
Fig 1: Locating Memory Erase Signal (MES) Connector
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