Airbag and SRS replace
Hello all,
Unfortunately I rear ended somebody today. Also unfortunately, even though I was going maybe 10 miles an hour I hit the car in front of me so flush that my airbags went off. So, even though I suffered almost no cosmetic damage (thank God because I just painted the car) now I have a cracked windshield and blown airbags. And so begins my DIY journey to get the car running again and looking as pretty as it deserves to look. The car is a 1996 Civic Coupe EX. I have done some research on my options and want to verify I have the right information. As far as the airbags go:
Thanks in advance for the help folks. |
Re: Airbag and SRS replace
You'll also need to replace the ecu or send it out to get refurbished.
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Re: Airbag and SRS replace
Originally Posted by tony_2018
(Post 51921079)
You'll also need to replace the ecu or send it out to get refurbished.
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Re: Airbag and SRS replace
Once the ecu detects that the airbag has been detonated the ecu will keep the srs light on. If another impact occur and you just replace the airbag that airbag isn't going to detonate.
edit: you can try replacing the airbag but if the light stays on that just means the ecu needs to be sent out to be resetted. |
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Re: Airbag and SRS replace
Originally Posted by tony_2018
(Post 51921380)
Once the ecu detects that the airbag has been detonated the ecu will keep the srs light on. If another impact occur and you just replace the airbag that airbag isn't going to detonate.
edit: you can try replacing the airbag but if the light stays on that just means the ecu needs to be sent out to be resetted. |
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Originally Posted by punk0mi
(Post 51921483)
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So today I pulled the airbags out and the SRS module.
Is there a way for me to get the car running while I wait for the new airbags to come in and the module to be reset? |
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should still run unless there are damages that are preventing it from running.
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+1 there is not a fuel cut system or other feature specifically which would prevent running after a collision. So, perform standard "no start" troubleshooting.
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Originally Posted by mk378
(Post 51921965)
+1 there is not a fuel cut system or other feature specifically which would prevent running after a collision. So, perform standard "no start" troubleshooting.
I'm going to send the SRS module in today to have the crash data cleared and reset. I do have some follow up questions though. Does the clock spring need to be replaced and what does it do? Do the seatbelts need to be replaced? Do the impact sensors on the bumper need to be replaced and where do I find them? The company I am sending the SRS module to recommends replacing these components before re-installing. |
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Interesting, considering I see cars with blown airbags still driving around.
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Re: Airbag and SRS replace
Originally Posted by tony_2018
(Post 51922173)
Interesting, considering I see cars with blown airbags still driving around.
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I see that Safety Restore also rebuilds seatbelts. Does anyone know if Honda still replaces seatbelts in EG's for free? I had my EF done about 15 years ago. Honda Automotive Parts still shows the seat belts in stock - wonder if I should take mine in?
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