Acura Airbag Module Reset — $75 flat
Acura calls it the SRS Unit (SRS Control Module) (SRS unit). After a deployment it locks its crash data — the light stays on and no scan tool clears it. We reset your original module on the bench, 24–48 hours, plug-and-play on return.
Acura dealer: new SRS unit typically $350–$1,200 + programming + the wait for the part
Auto Module Lab: $75 flat — your original module, already matched to your Acura
What we reset on a Acura
Acura uses Honda's SRS unit family — same reliable bench reset, same plug-and-play return of your original module.
Where it lives: under the dash / center area. Disconnect the battery, wait 10+ minutes, photograph the connectors, unbolt and ship just the module.
Common Acura models we see
- MDX
- RDX
- TLX
- TL
- ILX
Different Acura? The service covers the full range — these are just the frequent flyers.
Acura reset questions
Do you need my VIN?
It helps — add it at checkout and we verify the module matches your vehicle before the bench work. It's optional, but it catches mixed-up modules from body shops handling several cars.
Will clearing the crash data turn my Acura airbag light off?
Yes — when the light is caused by stored crash data or hard faults in the SRS unit, clearing it removes the cause. You still need the rest of the system healthy: deployed airbags, blown seat-belt tensioners, or damaged impact sensors must be replaced or the light will return with live codes.
Is a reset safe? Will the airbags still work?
A reset returns the module to its pre-crash state — the same state it shipped in before the deployment. It does not alter the deployment logic. After reinstalling, the system self-tests on every key cycle exactly as designed. If we find internal damage that a reset can't make right, we tell you and refund instead of shipping back a module we wouldn't put in our own car.
Why not just buy a used SRS unit?
Used Acura modules usually carry the donor car's coding — and on many platforms they're VIN-married, so the car rejects them or needs dealer programming. Your original module is already matched to your vehicle; clearing it keeps everything plug-and-play.