Airbag warning light on a vehicle dashboard

Specialists in crash data & module repair

Airbag warning
Light on.

Dash light, SRS message, or airbag fault text? Get a straight answer on whether a postal module reset will clear it.

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Expert technicians

Years of experience in airbag and crash data.

Same day service

Most weekday morning arrivals go out the same day.

Quality guarantee

Modules tested after reset before return.

Nationwide service

UK-wide postal reset from Manchester.

What an airbag warning light usually means

The airbag light means the restraint system is not happy. It is a system lamp, not a single fault description. After a crash it often means locked crash data in the control module. Without a crash it can still be the module, or it can be a weak battery, charging issue, sensor, loom, or connector fault that needs fixing on the car first.

We specialise in clearing module faults by post from Universal Square, Devonshire St N, Manchester M12 6JH. If a reset is not the right next step, we say so before you send anything. That honesty is the point of this page.

Crash light vs no-crash light

Same dash light. Two different stories. Match your situation before you post a module or book a dealer.

After an accident

Bags and belts may be replaced, but the module still holds crash data. Covered in depth on airbag light on after accident.

  • Airbag light on with stored crash event data
  • Postal crash data clear of your own ECU
  • MOT fail on the restraint system after a repair

No crash

Locked or corrupted modules still show up after battery events, known internal errors, and motorhome-specific codes. A reset helps when the fault is held in the ECU.

  • Battery or voltage related module faults
  • SRS Airbag Service Urgent / restraint malfunction messages
  • Motorhome B0100-49 on Ducato / Relay / Boxer

How we help clear the warning light

WhatsApp a clear photo of the airbag ECU label, or find the part on our site. Tell us whether there was a crash or only a battery / electrical event. We confirm whether a postal airbag module reset is the right job. Then you order and post the module to Manchester.

Before you post

  • Photo of the full ECU label (every line of the part number)
  • Note any diagnostic codes if your garage already scanned it
  • Tell us if there was a recent crash or only a battery event
  • Do not post sensors, clocks, or the whole loom unless we ask

Three steps

How it works

Order online, post the module, plug it back in. Read the full process.

  1. Pick your module

    Search the part number stamped on the ECU, or send a photo of the label. Not sure? WhatsApp us and we will help you find the right module.

  2. Checkout and post

    Pay by card, bank transfer, or call us. Pack the module securely and send it with your order details inside.

  3. We reset and return

    We clear the crash data, test the unit, and send it back ready to fit. Most morning arrivals go out the same day.

What to put in the parcel

  • The airbag module / ECU only
  • Your order number written inside
  • A clear photo of the label kept on your phone
  • Strong packaging (insured outbound postage if you want it)

What our customers say

Real feedback from drivers and garages who send modules to us every week.

James T.Manchester · Google

Posted my BMW airbag module on Monday and had it back Wednesday. Clear emails the whole way and the airbag light went straight out.

Sarah K.Leeds · Trustpilot

WhatsApped a photo of the label and they found the right module for me. Fair price, insured postage, and the crash data reset sorted it.

Dave R.Birmingham · Google

We send customer airbag modules from the garage every week. Same-day turnaround when it arrives in the morning. Proper reliable.

Amelia P.Bristol · Trustpilot

Airbag light stayed on after a minor shunt. Ordered the postal reset online, packed it up, and plugged it back in when it came home. Job done.

Chris W.Glasgow · Google

Needed a Ford airbag ECU cleared and was worried about buying the wrong reset. They checked the part number and talked me through it. No fuss.

Natalie H.Cardiff · Trustpilot

Motorhome airbag light on a Fiat Ducato. They knew the module straight away. Posted it Friday, back early the next week. Really helpful lot.

Clear fixed pricing

Fixed public prices for the reset. Return shipping is chosen separately at checkout.

£35

Most resets

Cars and vans

The usual price for most airbag ECUs.

£46

Complex modules

Harder ECUs

Longer bench time. Shown on the part listing when it applies.

£65

Motorhome B0100-49

Ducato / Relay / Boxer

Fixed price for this motorhome fault code.

Motorhome details

Return shipping

When the reset is done, we send your module back the way you choose at checkout. Royal Mail Tracked 24, Tracked 48, or free workshop collect if you are picking it up in Manchester. That return leg is separate from the reset price.

Royal Mail

Airbag warning light FAQs

What does an airbag warning light mean?

It means the restraint system has logged a fault. That can be crash data after a collision, a battery or voltage issue, a wiring or sensor fault, or an internal module error. The light will not clear itself until the cause is fixed.

Can you reset an airbag light without a crash?

Often yes, when the fault is stored in the module and a reset is the right fix. Many non-crash lights are battery or voltage related. Send a photo of the ECU label and we will say whether a postal reset is sensible before you post.

Is an airbag light after a crash different from a no-crash light?

Same dash lamp, different story. After a crash the module often holds locked crash data. Without a crash the cause may still be the module, or it may be a sensor, loom, or connector that a reset alone will not fix. We help you tell the difference before you post.

How much is an airbag warning light reset?

Most airbag module resets are £35. Complex modules are £46. Motorhome B0100-49 is £65. Return shipping is chosen at checkout.

Will clearing the module fix every airbag light?

No. If a sensor, squib, wiring loom, or connector is still faulty, the light can return after fitting. We reset modules. We do not diagnose the whole car on the driveway. If a reset will not help, we tell you before you waste a postage run.

How do I start?

Find your part number on the homepage finder, or WhatsApp a clear photo of the module label. Call 0161 303 8510 if you prefer to talk it through.

Related: motorhome airbag light, B0100-49, reset vs replace.