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Airbag/SRS Warning Light Diagnostic

We scan the airbag (SRS) system and pinpoint the fault so your airbags will actually deploy when you need them.

Difficulty: moderate~0.51.25 hrs1–2 hours
Estimated total
$80–170
Parts$0
Labor$80–170
Labor time0.51.25 hrs

Diagnostic pricing covers testing and identification of the problem. Repair parts and labor are quoted separately.

Repair costs are not included unless separately selected.

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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

When the airbag light is on, the supplemental restraint system has found a fault and your airbags may not deploy in a crash. A technician scans the SRS module and tests the specific circuit flagged — seat sensors, clock spring, connectors under the seats, or the module itself — to confirm exactly what needs repair.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Airbag or SRS light stays on
  • Light flashes a pattern then stays on
  • Passenger airbag off light acting strangely
  • Light came on after seat or interior work
  • Seatbelt warning behaving oddly
If you delay

Your airbags may not deploy in an accident, and an illuminated airbag light fails NY state inspection.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
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