SRS on the dashboard

It is impossible to imagine a modern car without safety features such as anti-skid technology, automatic locking function and airbag system.

SRS on the dashboard (Mitsubishi, Honda, Mercedes)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - a system for deploying airbags (Airbag), seat belt pretensioners.

If there are no malfunctions, the SRS indicator lights up, flashes several times, and then goes out until the next engine start. If there are problems, the indicator stays on.

When showing the SRS, some problems were allegedly found in the operation of the airbags. Possibly bad contact (rusted) or not at all. It is necessary to visit the service center, they will check it with a scanner.

After the first check and an error is detected, the system repeats the check after a while, if there are no signs of a problem, resets the error code recorded earlier, the indicator goes out, and the machine works normally. The exception is critical errors when the code is stored in permanent memory for a long time.

important points

Useful information and some reasons:

1. Sometimes the cause is a damaged steering column cable (replacement required).
2. The matter may lie not only in the operation of the pillows, but also in any other node of the security system.
3. When the SRS icon is displayed in 99%, there is definitely some kind of malfunction. Automobile manufacturing companies create a highly reliable security system. False positives are practically excluded.
4. Poor connection of contacts in the doors, especially after repair. If you leave the contact disabled, the SRS system will be permanently enabled.
5. Shock sensor malfunction.
6. Poor contact between system devices due to damaged wiring cables.
7. The operation of the fuses is broken, poor signal transmission at the points of contact.
8. Violation of the module / integrity of security control when installing a security alarm.
9. Restoring airbag function without resetting error memory.
10. Resistance is above normal on one of the pads.
11. Low voltage of the on-board network (this will be corrected by replacing the battery).
12. Pillows have expired (usually 10 years).
13. Moisture content on sensors (after heavy rains or flushes).

Conclusion

• SRS on the instrument panel - airbag system, belt pretensioners.
• Present in many modern cars: Mitsubishi, Honda, Mercedes, Kia and others.
• Problems with this system cause the SRS light to stay on all the time. The reasons may be different, it is recommended to contact the service center (SC) for diagnosis.