How much is it to reset an airbag?
Number 1 — Reset Airbag Light You’ll need to hire a professional to come in and examine the airbags before you continue to drive the car. This process can take several hours of time and usually costs a few hundred dollars, although depending upon the type of car it may be up to about $600.
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.
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.
What happens when the SRS airbag module goes off?
In addition, the airbags may deploy along with the seat belts and tensioners. Once this occurs, the airbag light goes off and the airbag module is considered useless, Before, you would toss this “bad” module and purchase a new one from a dealer for hundreds of dollars.
Where is the SRS computer in a car?
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. In most GM cars it is under the driver or passenger seat.
When do you need to replace the SRS sensor?
Its very rare for a sensor in the front to go bad but if you have been in to an accident and your airbag didn’t deploy but the seatbelt locked, YOU MUST replace the SRS module.
Can a SRS airbag control module be replaced?
Already Purchased a New or Used SRS Airbag Control Module Replacement? We advise our customers to compare the part numbers of their replacement airbag control module to the vehicle’s original module; if the part numbers do no match, it is unlikely that the airbag module will work in the vehicle.
What does SRS stand for in a car?
Your vehicle’s SRS is considered a passive restraint system. This means that you don’t have to do anything to activate it. It does it all on its own. Your SRS automatically detects things such as braking, deceleration, impact location, and if there’s a passenger in the front seat.
Do you have to pay for SRS reset service?
Just Plug & Play! This service is 100% compatible with our seat belt repairs. Some modules referred to as “MCU” modules will require additional programming and chip replacement. Such will incur an additional fee of $15. You agree to potentially be required to pay this up charge.