Turn off airbag light, clear airbag codes
Turn off airbag light, clear airbag codes
Acura
Acura vehicles made prior to 2006
Airbag codes can be read using a jumper wire. Count the flashes on the airbag dash light. Each code is two digits and is counted by quick flashes and pauses. So a flash, flash, pause, flash equates to a code 21 on the fault code chart. Clear the codes with a jumper wire or by a specific brand scanner.
Acura vehicles made after 2006 and vehicles equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS), require a vehicle specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Audi
Audi airbag codes can only be read and cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner such as V-Checker, Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
BMW
BMW airbag codes can only be read cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner such as Peake Research Corp and Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Peake,Launch
Buick
Buick airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Cadillac
Cadillac airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Chevrolet
Chevrolet airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an airbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Chrysler
Chrysler airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC. Chrysler vehicles with Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset.
Daewoo
Daewoo airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an airbag specific scan tool such as the Launch
Dodge
Dodge airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC. Chrysler vehicles with Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset
Ford
Ford vehicles made prior to 2005 use Flash Codes–the airbag light would flash a 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. However, some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that DO NOT use flash codes at all). Each code is two digits and is counted by quick flashes and pauses. So a flash, flash, pause, flash equates to a code 21 on the fault code chart. The system will clear itself once the fault is corrected.
Ford vehicles made after 2005 require a scan tool to read the codes, configure the controller and/or clear the light. Use a scan tool like Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
GMC
GMC airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Honda
Honda vehicles made prior to 2006
Airbag codes can be read using a jumper wire. Count the flashes on the airbag dash light. Each code is two digits and is counted by quick flashes and pauses. So a flash, flash, pause, flash equates to a code 21 on the fault code chart. Clear the codes with a jumper wire or by a specific brand scanner.
Honda vehicles made after 2006 and vehicles equipped with an Occupant Classification System (OCS), require a vehicle specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Hummer
Hummer airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Hyundai
Hyundai airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scan tool such as OTC, Launch
Infiniti
Infiniti vehicles use flash Codes. Airbag codes can be read by counting the flashes on the dash light. The system can be cleared with the door jamb switch on earlier models, with the ignition key on later models, or a scanner on all models
Isuzu
Isuzu airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch. Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.
Jeep
Jeep airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC. Chrysler vehicles with Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset.
Kia
Kia airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scan tool such as OTC, Launch
Lexus
Lexus uses flash codes. Airbag codes can be read by using a jumper wire and counting the flashes on the dash light. The system can be cleared with a jumper wire or by a scanner. Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset. Scan tools capable of reading and resetting codes are Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Lincoln
Lincoln vehicles made prior to 2005 use Flash Codes–the airbag light would flash a 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. However, some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that DO NOT use flash codes at all). Each code is two digits and is counted by quick flashes and pauses. So a flash, flash, pause, flash equates to a code 21 on the fault code chart. The system will clear itself once the fault is corrected.
Lincoln vehicles made after 2005 require a scan tool to read the codes, configure the controller and/or clear the light. Use a scan tool like Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Mazda
Mazda airbag codes can be read by reading flash codes or with an Airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch. There Mazda models that DO NOT use flash codes at all. Count the flashes on the airbag dash light. Each code is two digits and is counted by quick flashes and pauses. So a flash, flash, pause, flash equates to a code 21 on the fault code chart.
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, Launch
Mercury
Mercury vehicles made prior to 2005 use Flash Codes–the airbag light would flash a 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. However, some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that DO NOT use flash codes at all). Each code is two digits and is counted by quick flashes and pauses. So a flash, flash, pause, flash equates to a code 21 on the fault code chart. The system will clear itself once the fault is corrected.
Mercury vehicles made after 2005 require a scan tool to read the codes, configure the controller and/or clear the light. Use a scan tool like Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
MINI
Mini airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scan tool such as Peake Research Corp, Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Peake, Launch
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner
Nissan
Nissan uses flash codes –Airbag codes can be read by counting the flashes on the dash light. The system can be cleared with the door jamb switch on earlier models, with the ignition key on later models, or a scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Pontiac
Pontiac airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Saab
Saab vehicles made prior to 1996 require a Saab specific scan tool.
Saab vehicles made after 1996 airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel, OTC
Saturn
Saturn airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an sirbag specific scan tools such as Maxdiag, Autel,
Scion
Scion uses flash codes –Airbag codes can be read by using a jumper wire and counting the flashes on the dash light. The system can be cleared with a jumper wire or scanner. Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset. Scan tools are Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Subaru
Subaru airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner. The only non-dealer scan tool that works is the Launch
Suzuki
Suzuki airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scan tool such as OTC, Launch
Toyota
Toyota uses flash codes. Airbag codes can be read by using a jumper wire and counting the flashes on the dash light. The system can be cleared with a jumper wire or scanner. Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset. Scan tools that can be used are Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Volkswagen
Volkswagen airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scan tool such as V-Checker, Maxdiag, Autel, OTC, Launch
Volvo
Volvo airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scan tool such as Maxdiag, Autel, Launch
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