Expert: Douglas Gan - 12/4/2011

Question
I have a 1996 Sunfire and I had a collision and the air bags deployed.I have done all of the repairs to the vehicle, but my air bag indicator is still on unfortunately I found out after the fact about the air bag module. Now my question is how do I reset the module?

Answer
Hello Kenneth:
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.

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
I hope this helps you

Doug