Your vehicle’s airbag system, or Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), is a critical safety feature that can save lives in a collision. If your airbag warning light is on, it means the system has detected a fault and may not deploy in an accident. At Whetzel’s Automotive, we provide expert airbag system diagnostics and repair to ensure your vehicle is safe. Serving West Columbia, Columbia, Lexington, Cayce, Irmo, and Forest Acres.
We have the specialized equipment and training to safely and accurately service your vehicle’s SRS.
We use advanced diagnostic tools to read the specific fault codes from your SRS control module. This tells us exactly which part of the system is reporting a problem, allowing for accurate and efficient repair.
We diagnose and replace faulty impact sensors, seat occupancy sensors, and other critical system components.
If you find that your steering wheel controls are not working correctly, a possible solution is replacing the clockspring (also referred to as the airbag spiral cable).
Our technicians can trace and repair damaged wiring or corroded connectors that are causing system faults.
After a collision or repair, the SRS module often needs to be reset or replaced. We have the tools to perform this service correctly.
An illuminated airbag or SRS warning light means one or more components in the system have failed. When the light is on:
Ignoring the airbag light puts you at unnecessary risk. It’s a problem that should be addressed immediately.
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Numerous issues can trigger the SRS warning light. Our technicians can diagnose the precise cause, which often relates to:
Impact sensors, seat weight sensors, or seat position sensors can fail over time. Damaged clockspring – This component connects the driver's airbag to the electrical system and can wear out.
Moisture can damage the sensitive electrical connections in the SRS system.
The SRS system has its own backup power source that can fail.
The computer that controls the airbag system can malfunction.
Even a minor accident can trigger sensors or damage components that require resetting or replacement.
This component connects the driver's airbag to the electrical system and can wear out.
An airbag light is a serious safety concern. Let our trained technicians diagnose the problem and restore your vehicle’s most important safety feature. Schedule your airbag system service today.
