Airbag controller replacement may need vehicle-specific setup

Fitting a replacement controller and preparing the vehicle for use are not necessarily the same step. Identification, configuration and verification requirements vary with the vehicle.

How to approach the assessment

Ask the repairer to establish the correct part and applicable setup before purchase. A donor controller should not be assumed suitable because it communicates. Any crash-related replacement must also follow the manufacturer’s requirements for the other affected restraint components.

Useful details to send

  • Original part identification.
  • Proposed replacement.
  • Required setup and final checks.

Arrange the right assessment

This guide does not establish that a vehicle is safe to use. Restraint repairs need qualified assessment and the correct manufacturer instructions. A module service does not replace required component repairs or vehicle-level verification.

Ask AXION about your repair or read our SRS module assessment information. Workshop visits are by appointment in Didcot. Confirm suitability before posting any removed module.

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