Cadillac Airbag Module Reset — $75 flat
Cadillac calls it the Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM). 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.
Cadillac dealer: new SDM typically $350–$1,200 + programming + the wait for the part
Auto Module Lab: $75 flat — your original module, already matched to your Cadillac
What we reset on a Cadillac
Cadillac SDMs carry the same GM deployment lock. A bench reset beats a dealer replacement on price and on time — and the module that goes back in is the one already married to your VIN.
Where it lives: under the center console area. Disconnect the battery, wait 10+ minutes, photograph the connectors, unbolt and ship just the module.
Common Cadillac models we see
- Escalade
- XT5
- CT5
- SRX
- ATS
- CTS
Different Cadillac? The service covers the full range — these are just the frequent flyers.
Cadillac reset questions
Why not just buy a used SDM?
Used Cadillac 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.
How much does the dealer charge instead?
A new module is typically $350–$1,200 in parts depending on the Cadillac model, plus installation and programming labor. Our bench reset of your original is a flat $75, with 24–48 hour bench turnaround.
Where is the SDM on my Cadillac?
Typically under the center console area. Disconnect the battery and wait 10+ minutes before unplugging it, photograph the connectors, and ship just the module — see the packing instructions in your confirmation email.
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.