Frequently Asked Questions

Q:

What do I get when I buy a subscription; How do I know it will help me repair my system?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ shows you photos of which parts need replacement after a deployment. If your airbag light is on, Airbag Solutions™ provides vehicle specific fault code charts and information on whether you need a scan tool to diagnsose it or if you can use flash codes. All vehicles are different.

Q:

Does the program show me how to reset the Airbag Light using a jumper wire?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ provides each manufacturer's method for resetting the Airbag Light. In some instances, this is accomplished with a jumper wire, the door switch or even the ignition switch. Some REQUIRE a scan tool to accomplish this. Airbag Solutions™ provides the proper procedure for every vehicle listed.

Q:

Does the program provide wiring schematics, diagnostic flow charts or other information on how to repair wiring problems?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ provides each manufacturer's guideline and technique for splicing wires (if allowed); it does not provide schematics or flow charts. The TRY IT FREE! (demo) section of the website provides samples of the exact information we provide.

Q:

I have Pathways (or CCC) & they give me all the information I need. Why would I need to buy another program?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ shows you the answers you need while other programs and estimating systems leave you guessing. Other programs list many of the parts but they leave you wondering which ones you really need. Most of all, they don't address finishing the job, clearing the codes and resetting the airbag system.

Q:

With Audatex, a script pops up every time I look at the airbag page. It tells me what I need to know doesn't it?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ goes beyond these lists and displays the specific airbag system components needed for each vehicle in picture format. Additionally, it shows you where to look for related damages, what exactly you're looking for and is tailored to every vehicle individually. Airbag Solutions™ takes the guesswork and confusion out of airbag repair.

Q:

Which vehicles need to have the airbag control unit changed & which ones can be reset? …can we do them ourselves or do they have to be taken to the car dealer?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ gives you that exact information regarding every vehicle's airbag control unit and system requirements. What makes this Airbag Service Resource unique is the specific attention to details like programming and resetting control units, showing you how to find these parts and understanding the systems completely before you begin.

Q:

Most of the vehicles today need seat belts too. How do we know which ones they are?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ displays each vehicle & whether it's the belt or the buckle that needs changing. Seat belt pretensioners usage began as early as 1991. Airbag Solutions™ addresses all the vehicles that require belts even without pretensioners.

Q:

What about side or head airbags? Where is the control unit for those and can it be reset too?

A:

Airbag Solutions™ includes side airbags, headbags, and head curtains in every vehicle that utilizes them. Unlike other programs, the entire system is shown together on one page, identifying which components are needed and which ones are not.

Q:

Do I need to change the clockspring with every airbag deployment?

A:

Some manufacturers require airbag clockspring replacement every time while others don't. Airbag Solutions™ will show you the difference and what to look for when in doubt on every vehicle in our database.

Q:

How can I tell what to do when the airbag light flashes?

A:

Some vehicles use flash codes that can be read and cleared while others require a scan tool for diagnosis. Airbag Solutions™ informs you of the difference and what you need to clear each system.