Expert: Douglas Gan - 8/11/2010

Question
I repaired car kia optima after accident and replaced the airbag with new one but light still on.How to make it off is it by reolacing the sensor also or needs copmuter or what?

Answer
There are specific items that are required replacement items when a deployment occurs or when an airbag light comes on...and there are some items that are "check only".  Check out the websites below for the EXACT answers to your questions including fault code charts and reset information. This site tells you exactly what needs to be replaced and how to access them (seat belts & all) on over 3500 cars.  It's a pay site ($14.95 / day), but it's little money well spent to get the correct answers and to see exactly what you're after...it uses pictures, not text, so you can see what you’re looking for.
This is the same website insurance companies and body shops use to determine what needs to be replaced.
Good Luck...
Also, there's a page in this site that tells you which cars need a scan tool to reset the system and which ones can be done without it.
http://www.airbagsolutions.com
http://www.airbagsolutions.com/scanlist.aspx


Doug