{"id":34364,"date":"2021-12-08T03:38:24","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T03:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/?p=34364"},"modified":"2023-08-24T16:14:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T16:14:40","slug":"turning-off-airbag-light-airbag-module-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/blog\/turning-off-airbag-light-airbag-module-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning Off Your Airbag Light with an Airbag Module Reset"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you get into a minor accident that deployed your airbags or simply have a blinking airbag light in your dashboard? This issue may require a professional to get your airbags reset or replaced.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the airbags replaced can be costly and time-consuming as you must get the new airbag module coded to your vehicle VIN. Companies now offer airbag module reset to provide you with a cheaper and more convenient alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will run you through everything you need to know about getting your airbag module reset.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Does It Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbags are essential when driving as they protect you in case of accidents. In some states, it is even illegal to go without an airbag.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airbag module stores fault codes regardless of the severity of the accident. Even a minor accident will be stored in this module and cause your airbag light to turn on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless the module was damaged through a flood, fire, or a significant accident that damaged its hardware, your airbag module could be reset and reprogrammed so you can continue using your car without getting the module replaced.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The crash codes in the module will be cleared to turn off the airbag light.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What about Locked Seat Belts?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than deploying your airbags, your seat belts may also be locked up if your car encounters an accident. These locked seat belts can also cause your airbag light to stay on. Like your airbags, the pretensioners or the belts and buckles of the seat belt can also be reset so that you can continue using your car safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Other Reasons Why Your Airbag Light Is On<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than an accident, your airbag light may randomly turn on due to faulty components such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airbags<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact sensors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seat belts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These components may need to be replaced as they cannot be simply reset.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Getting Your Airbag Module Reset vs. Purchasing a Used Module<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various benefits to service your airbag instead of purchasing a replacement module, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reset process does not need additional programming to turn your airbag light off.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reset process repairs and returns your airbags good as new, free from all crash codes, and safe to use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is more cost and time-efficient compared to getting an entirely new module.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your components and connections are faulty, you may need to purchase a different module.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When purchasing a used module, make sure the components do not come from a flooded vehicle and ensure that all the parts and connections are functional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Will My New Module Replacement Work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have already purchased a replacement module, make sure to compare the part number of your replacement module to your original module. If these numbers do not match, the airbag module will not work on your vehicle. This module needs to be from the exact same model.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airbag module is essential when it comes to safe driving. However, several factors such as faulty components and accidents can make your airbag light turn on. Make sure to get your airbag module replaced or reset to ensure safe driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyrestore.com\/airbag-module-reset-service\/13299-srs-airbag-module-reset.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airbag reset service near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? We at Safety Restore offer a quick and convenient airbag module reset service. Reset your airbag module today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you get into a minor accident that deployed your airbags or simply have a blinking airbag light in your dashboard? This issue may require a professional to get your airbags reset or replaced.&nbsp; Getting the airbags replaced can be costly and time-consuming as you must get the new airbag&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34365,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,1150],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-airbag-module-reset","category-sr-removal"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v14.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Turning Off Your Airbag Light with an Airbag Module Reset<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In this article, we will run you through everything you need to know about getting your airbag module reset. 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