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How do you reset the SRS airbag light?

How do you reset the SRS airbag light?

How to Reset an Airbag Light

  1. Put the key into the ignition and turn the switch to the “on” position.
  2. Watch for the airbag light to turn on. It will stay illuminated for seven seconds and then shut itself off. After it shuts off, immediately turn the switch off and wait three seconds.
  3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 two more times.

Can you reset airbag light with OBD?

Do it yourself with an OBD2 Scanner. OBD2 scanner can read fault car code and reset SRS. However, you need to buy an OBD2 scanner that is capable of reading SRS light codes and resetting it. There are many OBD2 scanners on the market.

How do I turn my airbag light off?

Turning off the airbag light yourself can save you a trip to your car dealer.

  1. Turn on the ignition switch with your car key.
  2. Wait for the airbag warning light to turn off.
  3. Turn the ignition switch of your car back off for a little longer than three seconds.
  4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 twice to make three times total.

How do you reset passenger airbag sensor?

Remove the terminal clamp and leave it disconnected for 5-10 seconds to allow the airbag sensor to reset. Then reconnect the battery terminal and turn the vehicle on. With a bit of luck, the light will stay off. If it comes back on then the best thing to do is to take your car in for a diagnostics scan.

Will removing fuse disable airbag?

The NHTSA says that you can’t remove or disable the airbags on any registered, road-driven vehicle newer than 1996 without a waiver. Simply pulling the airbag fuse may not disable the airbags. Many ACMs utilize an internal battery to ensure deployment even if the power is cut.

Can you clear airbag codes?

No, scanners cannot clear these codes. These codes are stored after a vehicle accident and are also known as crash data. Also, these codes are hardware issue codes. Hard Codes require professional reset services like us.

What does it mean when airbag light stays on?

The airbag light indicates that something is wrong with the seatbelts or airbags. This means that it’s probably not safe to drive with the airbag light on. If it stays illuminated in your vehicle, we recommend having it towed to the dealership rather than driving it yourself.

Can a blown fuse cause the airbag light to come on?

Blown fuses can definitely cause the airbag light to come on. So check the fuse box first to see if you’ve got some blown fuses, and if not, then you’ll probably need to take it into the dealership or a trained mechanic for servicing.

Is it legal to drive with airbag light on?

Is it safe to drive with an SRS light on? It doesn’t necessarily mean that the car isn’t safe to drive but it’s like playing with fire if you do. When this light is on it means your safety system isn’t working at 100% and in some cases, it could mean that your airbags are disabled and will not deploy in an accident.

Where is the reset button on the airbag warning light?

The tool plugs into the OBD11 diagnostic socket behind a small black plastic flap just above the foot pedals below the steering column. After reading the code and resetting the light off with the tool, if the fault is still there (or happens again) the light will come back on again.

How many resistors do you need for an airbag warning light?

The resistors you need for the seats are 4 ohm 0.25 watt resistors. You need 2 of them, Maplin supply 3.9 ohms ones which are fine. Details for this may be found on MINI Torque: http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/airbag-warning-fooling-resistors-12867/

What happens if the SRS warning light is out?

If the light is out the SRS system will function, it self checks everytime you switch on the ignition key and if all is ok puts out the warning light.