What is the name of the SRS control module?
When the driver starts the vehicle, the SRS control module performs a system check. The control module goes by different names depending on the manufacturer, but for this article we’ll use restraints control module (RCM).
Where is the yellow connector on a Mercedes SRS?
There is a yellow connector beneath the seat, this houses all the connections to the seat pad sensor and links its signals to the ABCM.
How long does it take to disconnect SRS from RCM?
The RCM sports a back-up power supply you must deplete before you disconnect, remove or bang around any SRS component. Pull the RCM power fuse or disconnect the battery for the manufacturer’s designated amount of time—usually about one to two minutes.
What causes a Mercedes SRS cable to break?
It is very common for the wires to and around this connector to break (seat-side) as they are very fine conductors indeed and this is compounded by a slight design flaw, in that the cable that enters the seat base to the matrix is tie-wrapped to a metal seat component which in turn causes a stress fracture along the wire length where fixed.
Where is the SRS light on the dash?
If the red SRS lamp on the dash is accompanied by the orange airbag lamp next to the transmission shifter is lit, the fault is commonly connected to the passenger seat sensor.
Is there a way to reset the SRS lights?
This resets the SRS lights as before on ignition power, without a star reset. Just for information the China emulator box contains a programmable PIC chip that emulates exactly the signal that would be given from the MB seat pad matrix.
Where is the SRS fault on the Mercedes E class?
Here is a way to deal with a common SRS fault that lies within the seat pad of the Mercedes E Class (W210). (I am sure also similar for other models)
Where is the SRS computer module in a car?
Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed. First find the srs computer module. In most cars it is under the center console that is between the two front seats, or center of the dash on the floor.
Can You unplug the SRS airbag control module?
You are now safe to unplug the airbag control module harness wiring plugs. All airbag srs components must be installed and connected properly before installing the airbag control module. This includes air bags, seat belts, clock spring and impact sensors. Disconnect the battery and bolt down the module and then connect the harness wiring plugs.
If the red SRS lamp on the dash is accompanied by the orange airbag lamp next to the transmission shifter is lit, the fault is commonly connected to the passenger seat sensor.
Here is a way to deal with a common SRS fault that lies within the seat pad of the Mercedes E Class (W210). (I am sure also similar for other models)