MINI Airbag Module Reset — $75 flat
MINI calls it the Advanced Crash Safety Module (older cars: MRS) (ACSM / MRS). 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.
MINI dealer: new ACSM / MRS typically $350–$1,200 + programming + the wait for the part
Auto Module Lab: $75 flat — your original module, already matched to your MINI
What we reset on a MINI
MINI uses BMW's crash-safety module family — same lock after deployment, same bench reset, same plug-and-play return of your original.
Where it lives: under the center console area. Disconnect the battery, wait 10+ minutes, photograph the connectors, unbolt and ship just the module.
Common MINI models we see
- Cooper
- Cooper S
- Countryman
- Clubman
Different MINI? The service covers the full range — these are just the frequent flyers.
MINI reset questions
Where is the ACSM / MRS on my MINI?
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.
Will clearing the crash data turn my MINI airbag light off?
Yes — when the light is caused by stored crash data or hard faults in the ACSM / MRS, 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.