What does SRS service malfunction mean?
SRS stands for Supplemental Restraint System. If this warning light stays on in your Mercedes Benz, that means that there is a problem with the airbags or the components that are part of the SRS system. While your car will run with this light on, it is important that you diagnose this problem as soon as possible.
How can I Reset my SRS warning light?
It will tell you where the problem is and allow you to reset it once the problem is fixed. Our favorite scanner that will read and reset your SRS / airbag light is the iCarsoft i980 for Mercedes-Benz which will retrieve the SRS light but also the check engine.
How does the SRS warning system work in a car?
SRS Warning System. The SRS system checks the operation of several components in your car such as: Airbags. Airbag control unit. Crash sensors. Emergency Tensioning Devices. Belt force limiters. Child occupancy sensor in front passenger seat.
What do you need to know about SRS system?
Airbags contain perchlorate material which required special handling. Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETD) are designed to function one time only. Once these systems deploy they must NOT be reused. If you work on the SRS system, you should disconnect the battery. Do not use seat covers unless approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Why does my SRS airbag warning light keep flashing?
There’s no debating that flashing dashboard lights are annoying, but what is often perceived as a mere annoyance could actually be your vehicle telling you that something is wrong. You may already know which light we’re referring to — the airbag warning light.
What does it mean when SRS warning light stays on?
SRS stands for Supplemental Restraint System. If this warning light stays on in your Mercedes Benz, that means that there is a problem with the airbags or the components that are part of the SRS system. It is very unlikely that your airbags are going to deploy randomly, but the concern is that they may not deploy…
Is there a way to reset the SRS light?
You can’t rest the airbag SRS light with a simple OBD II scanner which gives you the check engine light codes. You will need a more advanced scan tool to reset the airbag light. For around $110-150, which is how much a diagnosis costs anyway, you can get your airbag reset tool.
Why is the SRS warning staying on on a Mercedes Benz?
Why is the SRS warning staying on? Here is a list of some of the most common problems with the SRS system on a Mercedes Benz. Seat Occupancy Senor in the passenger seat. Low voltage in the electrical system. Battery issue or charging. Seat belt latch. Damaged Wire Contacts at the doors. Defective, damaged or loose contact at the impact sensors.
Airbags contain perchlorate material which required special handling. Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETD) are designed to function one time only. Once these systems deploy they must NOT be reused. If you work on the SRS system, you should disconnect the battery. Do not use seat covers unless approved by Mercedes-Benz.