Mail-In Airbag Module Reset: How It Works
A mail-in airbag module reset is the simplest, most affordable way to clear crash data and get your SRS light off — without an expensive dealer visit or a brand-new module. Here is exactly how the process works.
Why mail-in instead of a dealer?
Dealers typically replace the whole module, which is costly and often needs programming. A reset clears the stored crash data from your existing module and returns it to its factory state, so you reuse your own unit. In most cases the original module is fully reusable.
The step-by-step process
- Order your reset. Choose your vehicle make on the airbag module reset page.
- Remove your module. Location varies by model — your order includes guidance.
- Mail it in. Ship the module to us using the instructions provided.
- We reset and test. We clear the crash data at the memory level, restore factory settings, and bench-test the unit.
- Reinstall. We ship it back plug-and-play — no dealer programming required.
What gets fixed
The reset clears "crash data stored," "control module locked," and post-deployment fault codes, which turns the airbag light off once the module is reinstalled. For the full technical detail, see our crash data reset guide.
Get started
We reset SRS airbag modules by mail for most major brands. Find your vehicle on the airbag module reset page to begin.