Vehicle Scanner, Code & Light Reset Procedures

Retrieving and reading the fault codes along with resetting the airbag light are all accomplished differently according to each manufactuerer's design. Below is a list of these differences.
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--Prior to 2006, Acura Uses Flash Codes --Airbag codes can be read using a jumper wire and counting the flashes on the dash light. The light will flash a two digit series (flash, flash, pause, flash, = a code 21 on the fault code chart). The system can be cleared with a jumper wire or by a scanner. Subsequent to 2006, and for vehicles with an Occupant Classification System (OCS), reading and clearing the codes requires vehicle specific scan equipment and procedures.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner. We are an AUTHORIZED DEALER for Peake Research Corp, the makers of a BMW specfic airbag scan tool. Click Here to check out this scan tool.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

Once you know the tools and procedures required, Click Here to see how quickly and easily you can obtain the correct information on your car.

Chrysler

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Note: We do not have any fault code charts for this vehicle in our database.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset.

--Prior to 2005, most models utilized Flash Codes --the airbag light would flash a 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. (There are some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that DO NOT use flash codes at all). The airbag codes can be read by counting the flashes on the dash light (flash, flash, pause, flash, = a code 21 on the fault code chart). The system would clear itself once the fault was corrected. Subsequent to 2005, most models require a scan tool to read the codes, configure the controller and/or clear the light.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Prior to 2006, Honda Uses Flash Codes --Airbag codes can be read using a jumper wire and counting the flashes on the dash light. The light will flash a two digit series (flash, flash, pause, flash, = a code 21 on the fault code chart). The system can be cleared with a jumper wire or by a scanner. Subsequent to 2006, and for vehicles with an Occupant Classification System (OCS), reading and clearing the codes requires vehicle specific scan equipment and procedures.

Once you know the tools and procedures required, Click Here to see how quickly and easily you can obtain the correct information on your car.

Hummer

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner

--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 scanner on all models

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Occupant Classification System (OCS) codes require vehicle specific equipment and procedures to reset.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner

--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.

--Prior to 2005, most models utilized Flash Codes --the airbag light would flash a 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. (There are some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that DO NOT use flash codes at all). The airbag codes can be read by counting the flashes on the dash light (flash, flash, pause, flash, = a code 21 on the fault code chart). The system would clear itself once the fault was corrected. Subsequent to 2005, most models require a scan tool to read the codes, configure the controller and/or clear the light.

--Airbag codes can be read by reading flash codes or with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). There are some models that DO NOT use flash codes at all. The airbag light will flash a 1 or 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. The airbag codes can be read by counting the flashes on the dash light (flash, flash, pause, flash, = a code 21 on the fault code chart). Subsequent to 2005, most models require a scan tool to configure the control module.

Once you know the tools and procedures required, Click Here to see how quickly and easily you can obtain the correct information on your car.

Mercedes Benz

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner

--Prior to 2005, most models utilized Flash Codes --the airbag light would flash a 2 digit code repeatedly before remaining lit continuously. (There are some Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models that DO NOT use flash codes at all). The airbag codes can be read by counting the flashes on the dash light (flash, flash, pause, flash, = a code 21 on the fault code chart). The system would clear itself once the fault was corrected. Subsequent to 2005, most models require a scan tool to read the codes, configure the controller and/or clear the light.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner. We are an AUTHORIZED DEALER for Peake Research Corp, the makers of a BMW / MINI specfic airbag scan tool. Click Here to check out this scan tool.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner

--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 scanner on all models

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available)

Once you know the tools and procedures required, Click Here to see how quickly and easily you can obtain the correct information on your car.

Saturn

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available). Beginning in 2007, new SDM installations require configuration by manufacturer download.

--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.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Asian Airbag specific scanner

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with an Airbag specific scanner (multiple styles available)

--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.

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner

--Airbag codes can only be read and system cleared with a European Airbag specific scanner

Once you know the tools and procedures required, Click Here to see how quickly and easily you can obtain the correct information on your car.