{"id":33944,"date":"2021-04-07T09:58:23","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T09:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/?p=33944"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:14:43","slug":"replace-an-airbag-or-reset-an-airbag-module","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/replace-an-airbag-or-reset-an-airbag-module\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know When to Replace an Airbag or Reset an Airbag Module"},"content":{"rendered":"

Replacing or resetting an airbag can be confusing for car owners. You might be asking yourself, \u201cWhen do you need to replace the airbag entirely, and when is a reset necessary?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Before answering this question, you need to know the difference between an airbag and an airbag module. It would help you understand the next steps you need to take and whether you should buy a new one or have a reset one to fix it for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Airbag vs. The Airbag Module<\/b><\/h2>\n

The airbag is the cushion that inflates when a vehicle encounters a collision. It protects the passenger from getting a severe injury. It also saves them from directly crashing onto the vehicle\u2019s interior!<\/span><\/p>\n

The airbag module, on the other hand, controls everything about the airbag. That includes when it would deploy as well as the collection of its crash data and other information related to your car\u2019s engine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Should your airbag only need resetting, it is the airbag module that the technicians fix. Meanwhile, airbags, once inflated, can never be repaired or repacked. <\/span><\/p>\n

Signs That You Need an Airbag Replacement<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are some situations that require you to replace your airbag completely:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n