Is this Nissan techy talking nonsense?

[Dynamic Turtle]

Just had a chat with a Nissan tech who claimed that the airbag ECU / SRS module (the one next to the gearstick) needs to be replaced after airbags have fired, regardless of whether the unit itself has been physically damaged or not. I'm very surprised to hear that it can't be re-set using the nissan consult / OBD thing. Is he just trying to make me shell out £40,000 for a new unit? What's the deal?

[StevoD]

Might Be nissan talking through him, Ie if he doesnt say the right thing he could lose his job, But thinking to my Vw days i do recall Vw having a similar policy on the srs control units

[350 Russ]

£40,000!!!!!!

[Dynamic Turtle]

PMSL @ Russ!! Dude I was joking, the unit's a few hundred quid but still rather a lot for a circuit board that still works perfectly!

[ChrisS]

I had a crash........... The air bag did not fire........... My passengers is now dead............

 

 

Bloody Nissan......................... They said they fixed it.........

 

 

Personally I'd want a brand spanking new one.

[Ekona]

Wouldn't surprise me, I must admit.

[AliveBoy]

How do you know it's still working perfectly? I'd hate to fork out on new airbags and then for them to blow the second I start the car up after installation?

[WhackyWill]

How do you know it's still working perfectly? I'd hate to fork out on new airbags and then for them to blow the second I start the car up after installation?

 

Ask Zmanalex

[Dynamic Turtle]

Good point @ aliveboy, that would be an expensive mistake, though i'm guessing more of a risk if the airbag sensor on the bumper is still sending out an "impact" signal.

[StevoD]

Good point @ aliveboy, that would be an expensive mistake, though i'm guessing more of a risk if the airbag sensor on the bumper is still sending out an "impact" signal.

 

your not going to continue using the sensor used in the incident?

[350 Russ]

PMSL @ Russ!! Dude I was joking, the unit's a few hundred quid but still rather a lot for a circuit board that still works perfectly!

 

I knew it was a joke. I tried to put a smiley on it but I'm on the phone and I don't know what it was.

 

If it helps the airbag ECU on my alfa played up and the srs light came on and it had to be changed as it can't be reset. No idea how much as it was under warranty

[Dynamic Turtle]

Good point @ aliveboy, that would be an expensive mistake, though i'm guessing more of a risk if the airbag sensor on the bumper is still sending out an "impact" signal.

 

your not going to continue using the sensor used in the incident?

 

Definitely not - they're only a few quid and the whole front section is being replaced, basically.

 

I have seen people offering re-set services for SRS modules on t'internet (for about £45) so I'm guessing a new unit would be unnecessary. Just trying to make sure though...

[StevoD]

it comes down to your preference really but

 

http://youtu.be/5_BOOMwfS4w

 

Personally if it was me id replace it if you have a crash and its doesnt fire it will be nissan fault you dont fit it and it all comes down to you not sure how far insurance company's would look into it mind

Edited March 25, 2014 by StevoD

[cs2000]

I was under the impression that the airbag system's main brain had to be replaced in pretty much any car, they're a one time use type of thing. That, along with the seatbelts as they stretch during a crash, the the belt pre-tensioners.

[Dynamic Turtle]

I was under the impression that the airbag system's main brain had to be replaced in pretty much any car, they're a one time use type of thing. That, along with the seatbelts as they stretch during a crash, the the belt pre-tensioners.

 

Yep, I've had to replace everything barring the side impact sensor and bags.

 

FYI it appears that my zed (UK 2005 GT) doesn't have a front impact sensor on the bulkhead. The SRS module next to the gearstick detects rapid deceleration and deploys the airbags on that basis.