Airbag Crash Data Reset & SRS Module Repair in Perth

Airbag light still on after the car has been repaired? When airbags deploy or a collision is recorded, the SRS (airbag) module stores a crash fault that a normal scan tool can’t clear. The warning light stays on, and in some cars it can stop the vehicle starting. At Eurotronix in Willetton, we reset the crash data in your existing SRS module so you don’t have to buy a new one from the dealer. Inspections start from $175, and every repair is backed by a 12-month warranty.

Why the airbag light won’t clear

The SRS module records crash events in protected memory, separate from ordinary fault codes. A standard OBD scanner, even a dealer-level one, can’t erase it. The usual dealer fix is a new module that then has to be programmed to your car, which adds cost, parts waiting time and sometimes towing. We reset your original module instead, so it goes back to a working state and is plug-and-play when refitted.

 

Signs you may need a crash data reset

• Airbag or SRS warning light stays on after repairs

• Scan tool shows “crash data stored” or a permanent airbag module fault

• Airbag light and related warnings on the dash or infotainment screen

• Car won’t start or crank because of the stored fault

• Airbag module reported as “faulty” after a collision, even a minor one

 

What a reset does and doesn’t cover

Before you book, here’s what you should expect:

• Airbags that have deployed must be replaced. A reset does not repair deployed airbags, seat belt pretensioners or damaged sensors and wiring. Those should be replaced before the module is reset, so the system actually protects you in the next crash.

• Some modules can’t be reset. If the module is physically damaged or locked by the crash, we’ll tell you after inspection and discuss other options, such as repair or a replacement unit.

• We inspect first. We check the module before any work, so you only pay for the repair that suits the fault.

 

How the process works

1. Inspect. We read the module and confirm whether the fault is stored crash data and whether the unit can be reset. Inspections start from [$___].

2. Quote. We tell you what’s involved before any work goes ahead.

3. Reset. We clear the crash data from the SRS module and restore it to a working state.

4. Refit and test. Once the module is refitted, the airbag light should clear and the system is checked. [Warranty details.]

Turnaround depends on the vehicle and the module, and we’ll give you a realistic timeframe after inspection.

 

Vehicles we work on

We reset SRS modules for most makes, including European, Japanese, Korean and American vehicles. Compatibility depends on the specific module, so send us your year, make and model and we’ll confirm before you commit.

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Related services

Airbag faults often appear alongside other module problems. We also repair engine control units, Mercedes EIS/EZS ignition switches and transmission control units, and offer vehicle coding.

 

Crash data reset FAQs

Can a scan tool clear my airbag light?

Not if the module has stored crash data. A normal scan can clear temporary faults, but the stored crash record needs a specialist reset.

 

Is a crash data reset safe?

It’s safe as long as the physical safety parts are in good order first. Deployed airbags, pretensioners and damaged sensors or wiring must be replaced. We only reset the module’s stored data.

 

Can every airbag module be reset?

No. Most can, but some modules are physically damaged or locked by the crash. We check this at inspection and tell you before any work.

 

How much does it cost?

Inspections start from $175. The final cost depends on the make and module, and we’ll quote it after inspection.

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How long does it take?

It depends on the vehicle and the module. We’ll give you a timeframe once we’ve inspected it.

 

Is it cheaper than buying a new airbag module?

In most cases, yes, since you avoid the cost of a new module, programming and parts waiting time.

 

Do I need to bring the car in?

Call us with your vehicle details and we’ll advise whether we need the car or just the module.

 

Do you hide accident history?

No. We don’t help conceal a vehicle’s accident history from buyers. A reset restores a repaired car’s safety system to working order, and sellers still have to disclose a collision.

 

Get your crash data reset quote

Tell us the year, make and model and what the dash is showing. Call 0413 839 341 or use the form below. Eurotronix, Willetton, Perth WA.