Safety Restraint Systems Newport, Washington
SRS Airbag Module Reset & Programming
Safety Restraint Systems Service in Newport, Washington
Your Safety is Non-Negotiable: SRS Module Programming
The Safety Restraint System (SRS), also known as the Airbag Control Module (ACM) or Restraint Control Module (RCM), is the brain of your vehicle's entire safety system. As a critical part of our Vehicle Programming services, this module is responsible for one thing: protecting you. It monitors crash sensors, and in the event of an impact, it makes the split-second decision to deploy airbags and fire seatbelt pretensioners.
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Book NowAfter an accident, this module's job isn't done. It permanently records "crash data," locking the system to prevent accidental deployment during repairs. This is why your airbag light is on and cannot be cleared with a standard diagnostic tool.
The Problem: "Crash Data" and Locked Modules
Once crash data is stored, your vehicle's safety system is completely disabled until the module is serviced.
- Airbag Light Stays On: This is a "hard code," not a temporary fault. Your dashboard will have a constant airbag warning light, which will cause your vehicle to fail any safety inspection.
- System is Inactive: As long as that light is on, your airbags and pretensioners will not deploy in a future collision.
- Dealers Will Only Replace: Dealerships and most repair shops do not have the tools to clear this hard-coded data. Their only solution is to sell you a brand-new module, which can cost anywhere from $500 to over $1,500, plus programming fees.
Our Solution: Expert SRS Module Reset & Programming
At Centerline ADAS Center, we don't just replace—we restore. We are one of the few centers in the Spokane region with the specialized EEPROM programming equipment required to access the module's internal chip.
1. SRS Module "Crash Data" Reset
We carefully remove the SRS module, connect directly to its processor, and professionally "flash" it—completely erasing the hard-coded crash data. We then restore its original, factory-clean programming.
2. Post-Collision Diagnostics
We are the trusted partner for collision centers across the Inland Northwest. After a vehicle is repaired, we perform the final electronic reset to ensure the new components (airbags, sensors, seatbelts) are all communicating properly with the freshly programmed module.
3. VIN Programming
If a module is physically damaged (e.g., by water or fire) and must be replaced, a new or used module will not work until it is programmed to your vehicle's specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). We perform this VIN programming service, saving you a mandatory trip to the dealer.
Why Reset Your Original Module? It's Smarter.
Resetting your original module is always the best option.
- Massive Cost Savings: Our reset service costs a fraction of a new module from the dealer.
- It's "Plug-and-Play": Because we restore your original module, it retains all its VIN-specific programming. Once reinstalled, it's ready to go. A new module would require expensive, additional VIN-programming.
- It's Fast: We can often complete the service in just a few hours, not days of waiting for a part to arrive from the manufacturer.
Don't drive with a disabled safety system. If your airbag light is on after a collision, contact the programming specialists at Centerline ADAS Center today.