Do you need to disconnect seat covers for SRS?
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. Seat covers can restrict the proper operation of the airbags integrated into the seats.
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 happens if you have a seat belt malfunction?
The consequence is : 2.the driver’s seat belt buckle has shortened -part of the tensioning process. I shall get the seat belts removed.checked and repaired. I have found a vendor who specializes in such work and plan to report back to the Forum on their work because they are much cheaper than the MB dealer.
What happens when the restraint system malfunctions?
The damage was superficial -no airbag deployment but the driver’s seat belt restraint system did operate. The consequence is : 2.the driver’s seat belt buckle has shortened -part of the tensioning process. I shall get the seat belts removed.checked and repaired.
How are seat belt tensioners used in SRS?
Therefore, the airbag module operates to ensure that the proper airbags go off at the right time. The seat belt tensioners are also a key component of a vehicle’s SRS, and can be seen as the vehicle’s front line of defense. When the sensors detect an accident, the seat belt tensioners engage, set off by an explosive charge.
The damage was superficial -no airbag deployment but the driver’s seat belt restraint system did operate. The consequence is : 2.the driver’s seat belt buckle has shortened -part of the tensioning process. I shall get the seat belts removed.checked and repaired.
Can a seat belt tensioner blow without airbags deploying?
However, drivers should be aware that if the airbag light is turned on, this could signal a malfunction with the airbag or SRS system that must be addressed immediately. If you have any vehicle-related questions or are in need of an airbag system repair, visit MyAirbags.
The consequence is : 2.the driver’s seat belt buckle has shortened -part of the tensioning process. I shall get the seat belts removed.checked and repaired. I have found a vendor who specializes in such work and plan to report back to the Forum on their work because they are much cheaper than the MB dealer.