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Where is the airbag sensor located at?
The sensor is positioned inside the engine and a similar safety sensor is located inside the passenger zone of the vehicle. This safety sensor is required to measure the intensity of the collision to determine whether the impact is over a certain threshold to justify the release of an airbag.
Do airbag sensors need to be programmed?
NOTE: All used or new airbag control modules require programming or configuration to the specific VIN of your vehicle.
How do you check an airbag sensor?
You can use a diagnostic scan tool to inspect and check the airbag sensor. This is the best way to determine if the airbag sensor of your vehicle is malfunctioning. You have to bring your vehicle to a professional mechanic who knows how to utilize the tool to find out what exactly is causing the trouble.
Can you reuse airbag sensors?
You can replace all airbag components and if the light is still flashing a sensor code you can test the wire for continuity or replace the sensor if need be. However, in most cases, the impact sensors can be reused.
What happens if you pull airbag fuse?
It will fully drain the system. No im not kidding. Just pulling the fuses won’t entirely remove all power from the system as there are still large capacitors to consider.
Is there a fuse for the airbag?
The airbag in your vehicle likely a fuse but the fuse does not activate the air bags. Additionally, if your service airbag lights are on, your entire system will be inoperative.
Can I use a airbag module from another car?
You need to send in your original airbag module because each module is coded for the VIN for each vehicle. With that being said, yes, airbag modules are VIN specific, and if you don’t put this into consideration, your airbag may not work.
Which fuse is for the airbag light?
There are many possible fuses that could be behind this, but fuse #13 is a likely culprit. If your airbag light is on and your rear windshield wiper doesn’t work, then it’s a pretty good indication that you need to change fuse #13 and possibly others. Blown fuses can definitely cause the airbag light to come on.
How much is an airbag module?
The average airbag control module replacement cost is typically between $600 and $700. The labor will cost around $90 to $120, while the parts are usually priced around $510. Most people will never need to replace the airbag control module because this part is designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle.
Can I install a used airbag module?
Getting a used airbag module is cheaper than getting a new one but the module will still need to be re-programmed. This is because when you install a different module inside your vehicle, used or unused, you will need to program it to your VIN, which requires a dealer to happen.