Acura Airbag Module Crash Reset Repair Service

Acura Airbag Module Crash Reset & Repair Service — All Acura Models 1996–2026

Acura airbag module reset performed by Dan Karman — Acura SRS specialist since 1999, online since 2006. Full reset process documented on our YouTube channel. Reference updated April 2026.

Covers every Acura SRS control module — 77960-XXX-XXX part number family, OEM Denso and Continental. All Acura models 1996 through 2026. Crash data cleared, hard codes removed, seatbelt pretensioner faults repaired. Same module returned, fully functional, programmed to original VIN configuration.

After a Acura is involved in any impact — deployment or not — the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) control module stores a permanent crash code. That single stored code locks the airbag light on, disables seatbelt pretensioners, and in many cases keeps the seatbelts in the retracted locked position. The module will not clear this code with a scan tool. Dealers replace the entire module for $700 to $1,200 plus VIN-matched programming. We reset and repair the original Acura SRS module for a fraction of that cost, return it to factory-new internal state, and ship it back programmed to your original VIN so it drops in and functions exactly as the day it left the factory. Karmanauto has been resetting Acura airbag modules since 2006 — and the technician behind this service has been performing crash data resets since 1999, with over 25 years of hands-on experience on every Acura SRS module from the 1996 first-generation OBD-II TLX through the 2026 current-model-year ILX, TLX, RDX, MDX, RLX, TSX, RDX, Integra, ZDX EV, and every Acura in between.

This service covers every Acura model, every model year from 1996 to 2026, every body style, every trim level, every transmission, every domestic and Japanese market variant, and every Acura SRS module regardless of whether the airbags deployed, whether one airbag deployed, whether pretensioners fired, or whether the impact simply tripped the crash sensor without any visible deployment.

Why Karmanauto — Verifiable Expertise You Can Check Before You Ship Your Module

Most airbag reset services are anonymous drop-box operations with no public face, no technical content, and no way to verify the people handling your module know what they are doing. Karmanauto is different, and every claim on this page can be verified independently.

25+ years of hands-on crash reset experience. The lead technician at Karmanauto has been performing Acura SRS module crash resets since 1999 — more than 25 years of continuous work on this exact system, across every generation of Acura SRS architecture from first-generation flash-code systems through current-gen CAN-bus modules with integrated occupant classification and high-voltage EV safety coordination.

Karmanauto operating since 1999, online since 2006. Over twenty-five consecutive years of automotive electronic module reset and repair, with the same depth of accumulated Acura-specific knowledge. Domain registration, business filings, and customer review history are all publicly verifiable.

Vehix411 YouTube channel — public technical guides since 2008. You can verify the expertise before you ship. The Vehix411 YouTube channel publishes Acura SRS module reset guides, ECU repair walkthroughs, crash data decode videos, seatbelt pretensioner explanations, and module removal tutorials — eighteen years of dated video evidence of hands-on work. Thousands of subscribers, hundreds of videos, real customer cars on the bench, real scan tool captures, real before-and-after reset demonstrations. If you want to see the work before you pay for it, watch the channel.

Training other shops since 2010 — hundreds of certified technicians nationwide. Karmanauto operates the Airbag Module Repair & Reset School, a professional training program teaching automotive repair shops, collision centres, and independent technicians how to perform Acura SRS crash resets correctly and safely. Since 2010 — sixteen years — we have trained hundreds of shops across the United States in the exact procedures, tooling, and EEPROM-level techniques used every day in our own facility. You can verify this directly by visiting the Karmanauto Airbag Module Repair & Reset School page — it is live, public, and has been continuously available on our site. If your local body shop or electronics specialist is performing Acura airbag resets, there is a meaningful chance they learned from our program.

What this means for your module. When you ship a Acura SRS module to Karmanauto, it is not being handled by a drop-box technician learning on your part. It is being reset by the people who teach other shops how to do this work — someone who has processed this exact generation of Acura SRS architecture tens of thousands of times, published public technical content about it, trained hundreds of competitors in the same procedures, and stands behind a public identity with a public YouTube channel and a twenty-year business record. If anything goes wrong with your reset, we are findable, contactable, and accountable — not an anonymous PO box.

When You Need a Acura SRS Airbag Module Reset

Acura SRS light stays on and won’t turn off

The most common reason a Acura SRS light refuses to turn off is a stored crash code in the airbag control module. This code is written permanently to EEPROM memory on impact and cannot be erased with a scan tool, HDS, or any OBD-II reader. The code stays forever until the module is either physically replaced or reset through direct EEPROM access at the chip level. If your Acura SRS light has been on since an accident, since a front-end collision, since a parking lot bump, since a fender bender, or since any event where the car felt a sudden deceleration, your module has a stored crash code.

Acura seatbelt is locked and won’t retract after an impact

This is one of the most misunderstood signals in the entire Acura SRS system. A locked seatbelt combined with an illuminated SRS light almost always means a crash code has been stored, even if no airbag deployed. Acura’s SRS system uses pyrotechnic seatbelt pretensioners that fire during sub-deployment impacts — the seatbelt retracts with force and then mechanically locks, and the pretensioner circuit reports “fired” to the SRS module. Once the module sees a fired pretensioner, it writes a permanent crash event record. No airbag deployment is required for this to happen.

Customers often bring us Acuras after minor impacts — a low-speed rear-end collision, a curb strike, a hard braking event that tripped the sensor, a parking lot fender bender — where the airbags did not deploy but the seatbelts locked and the SRS light came on. The module still has to be reset. The crash code is still stored. The seatbelt pretensioners still need to be replaced or refurbished. Once the module is reset and the pretensioner circuit resistance is back within spec, the SRS light clears, the module returns to factory state, and the car is ready for a new pretensioner install.

If your Acura seatbelt is stuck in the locked retracted position and the SRS light is on, you have a crash code. The module needs to be reset. This is true even if you did not crash — any event that fired the pretensioner circuit will cause this condition.

Acura SRS light on after airbag replacement

After an airbag deployment, many shops replace the physical airbag and clock spring but fail to reset the control module. The module still has the crash event in memory. The SRS light will not go out. This is the exact condition our service addresses.

Acura SRS light blinking or flashing codes

On 1996–2001 Acura models, the SRS module displays diagnostic trouble codes through the SRS warning lamp by flashing a pattern. If your SRS light is blinking a repeating pattern of flashes, the module is reporting a fault that needs diagnosis and often reset. We decode the flash pattern from your description and reset the stored code.

Dealer quoted a new airbag computer replacement

If a Acura dealer has told you the airbag module must be replaced and quoted you $700–$1,200 plus labour and programming, a reset almost always solves the problem for a fraction of that cost. Replacement is only required if the module has physical circuit damage (extremely rare except in severe fires or flood). Stored crash data is not damage — it is simply a memory bit that needs to be reset.

Acura 77960 Airbag Module Part Number Family Explained

Every Acura SRS control module built from the early 2000s onward uses the 77960-XXX-XXX part number family. This is Acura’s corporate part number prefix for the SRS control unit (SRSCM). Regardless of model, regardless of year, regardless of whether the module was manufactured by Denso, Continental, TRW, Autoliv, or any other Acura OEM supplier, if the part number on the module’s label begins with 77960, we reset and repair it.

The full format is one of two patterns: 77960-XXX-XXX (three letters, three letters or digits) or 77960-XXXX-XXX (four letters or digits, three letters or digits).

Examples of real Acura 77960-prefix part numbers we have reset, organised by model family:

Acura TLX: 77960-TZ3-A02, 77960-TZ3-A12, 77960-TGZ-A02, 77960-TGZ-A11, 77960-TJB-A02, 77960-SDA-A83, 77960-SDA-L83, 77960-SDA-Y42, 77960-SDB-A82, 77960-SDR-A81, 77960-T2A-A21, 77960-T2F-A12, 77960-T2F-A22, 77960-T3V-A02, 77960-T3V-A91, 77960-TVA-A02, 77960-TVA-A12, 77960-TVA-A91, 77960-TVC-A02

Acura TL: 77960-S0K-A80, 77960-S0K-A81, 77960-S0K-A82, 77960-SEP-A81, 77960-SEP-A91, 77960-SEP-A92, 77960-TK4-A21, 77960-TK4-A22

Acura TSX: 77960-SEC-A82, 77960-SEC-A92, 77960-TL2-A02, 77960-TL2-A22, 77960-SHJ-A93, 77960-TK8-A12, 77960-TK8-A22

Acura ILX: 77960-TX6-A12, 77960-TX6-A22, 77960-TX8-A12, 77960-SNA-A82, 77960-SNA-A92, 77960-SNB-A82, 77960-SVA-A82, 77960-TR0-A91, 77960-TR0-A92, 77960-TR2-A21, 77960-TBA-A02, 77960-TBA-A82, 77960-TBC-A02, 77960-TEA-A02, 77960-TGG-A22

Acura MDX: 77960-S3V-A81, 77960-S3V-A82, 77960-STX-A14, 77960-STX-A24, 77960-TZ5-A12, 77960-TZ5-A22, 77960-TYA-A02, 77960-TYA-A12, 77960-SZA-A82, 77960-TG7-A22, 77960-TG7-A91, 77960-TG8-A12

Acura RDX: 77960-STK-A81, 77960-STK-A91, 77960-TX4-A02, 77960-TX4-A22, 77960-TJB-A22, 77960-SWA-A82, 77960-SWA-A92, 77960-SWB-A82, 77960-T0A-A91, 77960-T0A-A92, 77960-T1W-A02, 77960-TLA-A02, 77960-TLA-A22, 77960-T7W-A12, 77960-T7W-A22, 77960-T7X-A12

Acura RSX: 77960-S6M-A81, 77960-S6M-A91, 77960-SLN-A92, 77960-T5R-A02, 77960-T5R-A22

Acura RL: 77960-SZ3-A81, 77960-SZ3-A82, 77960-SJA-A81, 77960-SJA-A91, 77960-SCV-A82, 77960-SCV-A92

Acura RLX: 77960-TY2-A02, 77960-TY2-A22, 77960-TGS-A12, 77960-TGS-A22

Acura Integra (DC2): 77960-ST7-A81, 77960-SJC-A82. Acura Integra (DE4): 77960-3S5-A02, 77960-3S5-A12, 77960-T6Z-A12, 77960-T6Z-A22. Acura ILX Hybrid: 77960-TM8-A12.

Acura CL: 77960-S3M-A81, 77960-TRW-A02. Acura NSX (NA1/NA2): 77960-SL0-A81, 77960-S2A-A02, 77960-S2A-A82. Acura NSX (NC1): 77960-T6N-A01. Acura ZDX: 77960-SZN-A81. Acura ZDX EV: 77960-3T1-A02. Acura Vigor: 77960-SL4-A81. Acura CSX: 77960-SNA-A82.

If your Acura module’s part number begins with 77960, we reset and repair it. This list is not exhaustive — we have reset thousands of Acura 77960-prefix modules and we cover every variant in the family. If you do not see your exact part number above, your module is still covered.

Acura Model Coverage Table

Acura Model	Year Range	Part Number Prefix
TLX	2015–2026	77960-TZ3, -TGZ, -TJB
TL	1995–2014	77960-S0K, -SEP, -TK4
TSX	2004–2014	77960-SEC, -SEP, -TL2
MDX	2001–2026	77960-S3V, -STX, -TZ5, -TYA
RDX	2007–2026	77960-STK, -TX4, -TJB
ILX	2013–2022	77960-TX6, -TX8
RSX	2002–2006	77960-S6M
Integra (DC2)	1994–2001	77960-ST7
Integra (DE4)	2023–2026	77960-3S5
RL	1996–2012	77960-SZ3, -SJA
RLX	2014–2020	77960-TY2
CL	1997–2003	77960-S0K, -S3M
NSX (NA1/NA2)	1991–2005	77960-SL0
NSX (NC1)	2017–2022	77960-T6N
ZDX (original)	2010–2013	77960-SZN
ZDX EV	2024–2026	77960-3T1
Vigor	1992–1994	77960-SL4
CSX (Canada)	2006–2011	77960-SNA

All trims covered: Base, Tech, A-Spec, Advance, Type S, PMC Edition, and every other Acura trim level. All body styles: Sedan, Coupe, SUV, 5-door. All markets: USDM, Canadian, Mexican, and export variants — if the part number starts with 77960 we reset it.

Acura SRS Diagnostic Trouble Code Reference

This is the most complete Acura SRS DTC reference you will find. We have pulled, decoded, and reset every code in this list. After a crash reset, every one of these codes clears.

Acura SRS Module by Model

Acura TLX SRS airbag module reset (2015–2026)

Acura TLX SRS modules are located under the centre console on the transmission tunnel on all three generations. Part number series 77960-TZ3 (2015–2020 first-generation UB), 77960-TGZ and 77960-TJB (2021–2026 second-generation TL5). TLX Type S, TLX Advance, TLX A-Spec, TLX Technology, and TLX Hybrid all use the same 77960-prefix module series within each generation. We reset crash codes, clear stored deployment events, repair seatbelt pretensioner circuit faults, and return the module programmed to your original VIN. Same-day turnaround on TLX modules. The 2021+ TLX Type S includes the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system which coordinates with the SRS module during certain deployment events — we handle these resets correctly without disturbing the SH-AWD calibration.

Acura TL SRS airbag module reset (1995–2014)

Acura TL SRS modules are located under the front passenger seat on 1995–2003 models (UA chassis) and under the centre console on 2004–2014 models (UA6/UA7/UA8/UA9). Part numbers 77960-S0K (1996–2003), 77960-SEP (2004–2008), 77960-TK4 (2009–2014). Covers TL 3.2, TL Type S, TL 3.5, TL 3.7, TL SH-AWD. The 2009–2014 TL SH-AWD modules include additional steering angle and yaw sensor coordination — we reset crash codes without disturbing the SH-AWD or active noise control systems.

Acura TSX SRS airbag module reset (2004–2014)

Acura TSX SRS modules are located under the centre console on all generations (CL9 2004–2008, CU2 2009–2014). Part numbers 77960-SEC (2004–2008 Euro-Accord platform), 77960-SEP (some 2004–2005 overlap), 77960-TL2 (2009–2014 second generation). Covers TSX Sedan, TSX Sport Wagon, TSX V6, TSX Special Edition, TSX A-Spec. TSX Sport Wagon (2011–2014) modules include extended cargo-area curtain airbag squibs — we handle the wagon-specific squib resistance checks during the reset verification.

Acura MDX SRS airbag module reset (2001–2026)

Acura MDX SRS modules are located under the front passenger seat on 2001–2006 models (YD1) and under the centre console on 2007–2026 models (YD2/YD3/YD4). Part numbers 77960-S3V (2001–2006), 77960-STX (2007–2013), 77960-TZ5 (2014–2020), 77960-TYA (2022–2026). MDX three-row SRS includes side curtain airbag coverage for all three rows — more squib circuits, more potential deployment loop codes, same reset process. The 2014+ MDX SH-AWD and the 2022+ MDX Type S both use the same 77960-TYA family with unified crash-cutoff coordination for the SH-AWD twin-clutch rear differential.

Acura RDX SRS airbag module reset (2007–2026)

Acura RDX SRS modules are located under the centre console on all three generations. Part numbers 77960-STK (2007–2012 first-generation TB1/TB2 with turbocharged four-cylinder), 77960-TX4 (2013–2018 second-generation TB3/TB4), 77960-TJB (2019–2026 third-generation TC1/TC2). The 2019+ RDX A-Spec and Advance trims include occupant classification with active head restraint coordination — we handle the OCS calibration reset correctly. The RDX Hybrid prototype crash coordination differs from the standard ICE RDX — we support both.

Acura ILX SRS airbag module reset (2013–2022)

Acura ILX SRS modules are located under the centre console on all model years (DE1/DE2 chassis). Part numbers 77960-TX6 (2013–2018), 77960-TX8 (2019–2022). Covers ILX 2.0, ILX 2.4, ILX Hybrid (2013–2014 only), ILX A-Spec, ILX Premium, ILX Technology, ILX Special Edition. ILX Hybrid modules include additional IMA system crash coordination — we support all ILX Hybrid crash resets correctly.

Acura RSX SRS airbag module reset (2002–2006)

Acura RSX SRS modules are located under the centre console (DC5 chassis). Part number prefix 77960-S6M. Covers RSX Base and RSX Type S with K20A2/K20Z1 engines. RSX Type S modules often store phantom crash codes after hard track-use events — we reset these without disturbing the VTEC or drive-by-wire ECU programming.

Acura Integra SRS airbag module reset (1994–2001, 2023–2026)

The original DC2 Acura Integra (1994–2001) has its SRS module under the centre console with part number prefix 77960-ST7. Covers Integra LS, GS, GS-R, Type R. Integra Type R modules are rare and valuable — we reset without disturbing module uniqueness or OEM data integrity. The modern DE4 Acura Integra (2023–2026) has its SRS module under the centre console with part number prefix 77960-3S5. Covers Integra A-Spec and Type S — shares platform with the 2022+ Civic Si but uses Acura-specific SRS calibration. Same-day reset.

Acura RL SRS airbag module reset (1996–2012)

Acura RL SRS modules are located under the centre console on all model years. Part numbers 77960-SZ3 (1996–2004 KA9), 77960-SJA (2005–2012 KB1/KB2). Covers RL 3.5, RL 3.7, RL SH-AWD. The KB1/KB2 RL was the first Acura with SH-AWD and active rear steer — SRS module includes coordination with these systems during crash events.

Acura RLX SRS airbag module reset (2014–2020)

Acura RLX SRS modules are located under the centre console (KC1/KC2 chassis). Part number prefix 77960-TY2. Covers RLX Sedan and RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD. The RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD uses a unique three-motor electric SH-AWD system — we reset crash codes without disturbing the high-voltage battery isolation check or the P-AWS rear-steer calibration.

Acura CL SRS airbag module reset (1997–2003)

Acura CL SRS modules are located under the front passenger seat on 1997–1999 models and under the centre console on 2001–2003 models. Part numbers 77960-S0K (shares architecture with same-era TL), 77960-S3M. Covers CL 2.2, CL 2.3, CL 3.0, CL 3.2, CL 3.2 Type S. The 2001–2003 CL Type S modules are well-known for storing stored-deployment lockout codes — we reset these at EEPROM level.

Acura NSX SRS airbag module reset (1991–2005, 2017–2022)

The original NA1/NA2 Acura NSX (1991–2005) has its SRS module behind the seats in the rear bulkhead (mid-engine car, no traditional firewall mount) with part number prefix 77960-SL0. Covers NSX, NSX-T, NSX Zanardi Edition, NSX Alex Zanardi. Original NSX modules are extremely rare — we reset without disturbing module serialisation or Acura-specific VIN linkage. The modern NC1 Acura NSX (2017–2022) hybrid supercar has its SRS module in the forward firewall area with part number prefix 77960-T6N. Covers NSX and NSX Type S. NC1 NSX uses a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system with three electric motors plus twin-turbo V6 — SRS coordination is complex but we handle all reset operations correctly.

Acura ZDX SRS airbag module reset (2010–2013, 2024–2026)

The original Acura ZDX (2010–2013) has its SRS module under the centre console with part number prefix 77960-SZN. The all-new Acura ZDX EV (2024–2026) has its SRS module integrated with the high-voltage battery crash-cutoff coordination system, part number prefix 77960-3T1. Covers ZDX and ZDX Type S EV. The ZDX EV is built on the GM Ultium platform but uses Acura-specific SRS calibration — we support both the original ZDX and the new Type S EV variants.

Acura Vigor & CSX SRS airbag module reset

Acura Vigor (1992–1994): Pre-OBD-II, SRS module located under the centre console, part prefix 77960-SL4. Flash-code diagnostics — grounding the SCS connector reads fault codes via SRS lamp flashing. We reset every Vigor module. Acura CSX (2006–2011, Canada): Canadian-market compact, shares architecture with the 2006–2011 Civic, SRS module under the centre console, part prefix 77960-SNA. We reset every CSX module.

Acura SRS Module Removal by Chassis Family

Acura mounted the SRS airbag control module in three distinctly different chassis locations depending on model era and platform. The removal procedure is completely different for each one. Identifying your chassis family first saves disassembly time and prevents damaging trim. Every Acura SRS module we have ever received has been in one of these three mounting patterns.

Acura centre-console SRS module removal (TL 2004–2014, TLX 2015–2025, TSX 2004–2014, MDX 2007–2025, RDX 2007–2025, ILX 2013–2022, RLX 2014–2020, ZDX 2010–2013)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Wait 3 minutes for the SRS backup capacitor to discharge.
2. Remove the shift knob (manual) or shift-selector trim panel (automatic). On push-button gear selectors (2015+ TLX, MDX, RLX) unclip the rocker-switch surround.
3. Remove the front floor centre-console trim. On most Acuras this is 2–4 screws under the shift boot or console lid, plus clip fasteners along the sides.
4. Remove the centre-console armrest assembly. Disconnect any USB, 12V, or seat-heater harnesses.
5. Lift the carpet or sound-deadener to expose the SRS module mounting bracket on the transmission tunnel (or battery-tray crossmember on SH-AWD models).
6. The SRS module is a yellow or black rectangular unit with a single multi-pin harness connector. Release the connector’s sliding lock first, then lift the lever to disconnect.
7. Remove the three 10mm or 12mm bolts holding the module to the tunnel bracket and lift it out.

Acura under-passenger-seat SRS module removal (TL 1996–2003, CL 1997–2003, Integra DC2/DC5, RSX 2002–2006, TSX 2004–2008 early JDM, RL 1996–2004 KA9)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal, wait 3 minutes.
2. Move the front passenger seat fully rearward. Remove the four 14mm seat-track bolts from the floor.
3. Tip the seat backward, disconnect the seat harness connector (airbag, occupant sensing, seat heater), and lift the seat out onto a padded surface.
4. The SRS module is mounted to the floor pan directly below where the seat sat. Release the connector lock, disconnect, remove the mounting bolts (typically 10mm), and lift the module out.

Acura NSX rear-bulkhead SRS module removal (NSX NA1/NA2 1991–2005, NSX NC1 2016–2022)

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal, wait 3 minutes. On NC1 hybrid NSX also isolate the orange high-voltage service disconnect per the Acura service manual and wait an additional 5 minutes before any bulkhead work.
2. Remove both seats (four 14mm bolts per seat plus harness connectors). NC1 seats are deeper with side-airbag and occupant-sensing harnesses — take photos before unplugging.
3. Remove the rear carpet and the removable bulkhead trim panel directly behind the seats.
4. The SRS module is mounted to the rear bulkhead crossmember behind where the seats sat, above the mid-engine firewall. Release the connector lock, disconnect, remove the mounting bolts, and lift the module out.

Acura ZDX EV SRS module removal (ZDX EV 2024–2025, GM Ultium platform)

1. Disable the 12V system at the negative battery terminal, then isolate the high-voltage battery via the manual service disconnect located in the rear underbody access panel. Wait the full 10-minute discharge period specified by the Acura ZDX EV service manual before touching any SRS harness.
2. Remove the centre-console armrest, cupholder insert and selector trim — ZDX EV uses GM’s Ultium centre-tunnel layout, so the SRS module sits on a battery-tray crossmember near the centre of the floor pan rather than on a traditional transmission tunnel.
3. Lift the console sound-deadener and access cover. The SRS module is a compact square unit with a single 30–40 pin waterproof connector, mounted to a crossmember bracket with three 10mm bolts.
4. Release the connector’s sliding lock, lift the lever, unplug, then remove the three bolts and lift the module out. Treat the unit as ESD-sensitive — the ZDX EV module shares crash-memory architecture with GM Ultium SDMs and the write-once EDR behaviour is identical.

SRS safety notes for all removals

Always disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait a minimum of 3 minutes before touching any SRS wiring (10 minutes on NC1 NSX hybrid and ZDX EV). Acura SRS modules contain a backup capacitor that retains enough charge to fire airbags for up to 3 minutes after battery disconnect. Do not use electrical test equipment on deployment circuits. Do not apply 12V to any SRS circuit under any circumstance. Store removed modules in their original ESD-protective bag or wrap in anti-static material for shipping.

The Karmanauto Acura SRS Reset Process

When your Acura SRS module arrives at our facility, here is exactly what happens.

1. Intake and inspection. Your module is logged into our tracking system with your customer ID. Part number, VIN, and shipping date are recorded. The module is visually inspected for water damage, burn marks, connector pin damage, and physical cracks.
2. Bench power-up. The module is connected to our bench harness that simulates the Acura vehicle environment. Power, ground, CAN-bus, and all squib circuits are simulated with dummy loads at the correct resistance values.
3. Initial code read. We read every stored code — B-codes, U-codes, E-codes, F-codes, event memory, deployment records, crash data. A pre-reset report is generated and attached to your file.
4. EEPROM access. Our Acura-specific programmer connects to the module’s EEPROM chip via the correct access pin configuration. Every Acura module generation uses a slightly different EEPROM access sequence — we have the tooling and know-how for all of them.
5. Crash data erase. The specific EEPROM bytes that hold crash records, deployment flags, pretensioner fire events, and multi-event crash sequences are rewritten to their factory-default pattern. This is the step that no scan tool can perform.
6. VIN integrity check. Your original VIN and configuration bytes are preserved. The module comes back with your exact VIN, your exact factory options, your exact production-date configuration. It will not throw a “wrong VIN” code when installed back in your Acura.
7. Post-reset verification. The module is re-read after the erase. Every code from step 3 is confirmed cleared. A post-reset report is generated.
8. Functional test. All squib circuits are tested at factory resistance specifications using our bench simulator. Communication with the simulated CAN-bus is verified. Sleep-mode current draw is measured. Wake-up timing is measured.
9. Packaging and shipping. The module is placed in a new ESD-protective bag, cushion-wrapped, and shipped in a rigid box back to your address via the return method you selected.

Total turnaround: Same-day processing for modules arriving before 2pm local time. Standard shipping is FedEx Ground or USPS Priority Mail. Overnight options available.

Warranty, Turnaround, and Shipping

Our guarantee: Your module’s EEPROM is backed up on our servers before the reset and after the reset, filed under your order number. Reminder: the module reset alone will not clear the SRS light if a seatbelt pretensioner has fired — the fired belt must be replaced or rebuilt separately. See the seatbelt warning at the top of this page. The crash reset itself is guaranteed — if the module returns to your vehicle and does not clear the SRS light (assuming your installation is correct and your peripheral components are within spec), we recheck and re-reset it free. Every job is traceable by order number, before and after. This is a recheck guarantee, not a lifetime warranty — we do not claim anything we cannot honestly stand behind.

Turnaround: Same-day reset processing for modules received by 2pm. Typical customer experience: ship Monday morning, arrives Tuesday, reset Tuesday, returns Wednesday or Thursday.

Shipping: Ship your module to our facility using any trackable method. USPS Priority Mail flat-rate is the most cost-effective. FedEx Ground is fastest for continental US. International customers: we service Acura modules shipped from Canada, Mexico, UK, EU, Australia, and most other markets.

Packaging: Wrap the module in anti-static bubble wrap or ESD bag, place in a rigid cardboard box with padding, include a slip of paper with your name, phone number, email, return address, and vehicle VIN.

Questions about your specific part number, module location, or whether your situation is covered? Contact us before you ship — we would rather answer a part number question up front than have your module sit on the bench waiting for info.

What Our Acura SRS Reset Service Is Also Called

Customers search for this service under many different names. Every term below refers to the same service we perform on Acura airbag control modules: Acura SRS reset, Acura airbag reset, Acura airbag module reset, Acura airbag computer reset, Acura airbag control module reset, Acura airbag control unit reset, Acura airbag ECU reset, Acura SRS computer reset, Acura SRS control unit reset, Acura SRS control module reset, Acura SRSCM reset, Acura SDM reset (Sensing and Diagnostic Module), Acura RCM reset (Restraint Control Module), Acura ORC reset (Occupant Restraint Controller), Acura crash data reset, Acura crash data clear, Acura crash data erase, Acura crash data removal, Acura hard code clear, Acura crash flag reset, Acura post-crash reset, Acura after-accident reset, Acura 77960 reset, Acura 77960 repair, Acura airbag light reset, Acura airbag light repair, Acura airbag black box reset, Acura airbag EEPROM reset, Acura airbag chip reset, Acura SRS hard code clear. All the same service. We reset the module.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Acura airbag module be reset after a crash?

Yes. Every Acura SRS control module with part number prefix 77960 can be reset after a crash. The crash record is stored in EEPROM memory and is cleared through direct EEPROM access. A dealer will tell you the module must be replaced — this is not true unless the module is physically damaged. Resetting is a simple data operation that restores the module to factory state.

Is it legal to reset a Acura airbag module after an accident?

Yes. Resetting your own vehicle’s airbag module after a crash is legal in every US state, every Canadian province, and most international jurisdictions. The module is your property. The data in it is your property.

How long does it take to reset my Acura SRS airbag module?

Same-day processing for modules arriving at our facility before 2pm. Total turnaround from ship to return is typically 2–4 business days.

Will the airbag light come back on after you reset my Acura module?

No — provided the original cause of the crash code has been addressed. If deployed airbags have been replaced, if deployed seatbelt pretensioners have been replaced, if damaged impact sensors have been replaced, and the module wiring harness is intact, the SRS light stays off permanently after reset.

My seatbelt is locked and the SRS light is on. Did the airbags deploy?

Not necessarily. Acura seatbelt pretensioners can fire during sub-deployment impacts — the belt retracts, locks, and fires the pyrotechnic pretensioner without any airbag deploying. When the pretensioner fires, the SRS module records a permanent crash event. The SRS light comes on and stays on. The seatbelt locks and will not retract. The module must be reset, and the fired seatbelt pretensioner must be replaced. The airbags in your Acura are still functional — they simply did not deploy because the crash was below airbag threshold but above pretensioner threshold.

I had a minor fender bender and my SRS light is on. Do I need a reset?

Yes. Even minor low-speed impacts can trigger the crash sensor or fire a seatbelt pretensioner and store a permanent crash record. The module needs to be reset. Your airbags are likely still fully functional.

Can I drive my Acura with the SRS light on?

Mechanically yes, but not safely. The SRS light being on means your airbag system is in fault state — airbags may not deploy in a subsequent crash. Most states will not pass safety inspection with the SRS light on.

Where is the airbag control module located in my Acura?

Most 2008+ Acuras have it under the centre console on the transmission tunnel. Most 1996–2007 Accords, 1999–2010 Odysseys, and all Fits have it under the front passenger seat. The Acura NSX has it behind the seats in the rear bulkhead.

Do I need any programming or coding after the Acura airbag module reset?

For most Acura vehicles — no additional programming is needed. We preserve your original VIN and configuration bytes during the reset. Plug the module back in, reconnect the battery, the SRS light goes out, and you are finished. The only exception is the 2016 and newer Acura ILX, which needs ABS / VSA data synchronization and passenger seat occupancy sensor (OPDS) initialization after reinstall. These steps take 5–10 minutes with a Honda HDS scanner or a capable bidirectional OBD-II scan tool. We recorded the full step-by-step procedure on YouTube: 2016+ Acura ILX airbag reset programming procedure. Every other Acura from 1996 through 2026 — TLX, RDX, MDX, TSX, RSX, RDX, Integra, RL, NSX, ILX Hybrid, RLX, CL, ZDX EV, TLX Hybrid, —, CSX, Vigor — goes back in with no coding, no programming, no scan tool required.

How much does it cost to reset a Acura airbag module?

Substantially less than dealer replacement. Dealer replacement runs $700–$1,200 plus labour and programming. See the price on this page for current reset service pricing.

Will Acura dealers detect the reset?

No. After our reset the module returns to factory state. A dealer scan tool reads the module as having zero codes and zero history.

What if my Acura has aftermarket airbags or seatbelts?

Aftermarket SRS components often have incorrect circuit resistance and will cause the module to throw codes on power-up. We recommend OEM or OEM-equivalent SRS parts only.

What if my Acura is a salvage title or rebuilt title?

We reset SRS modules on any Acura regardless of title status — salvage, rebuilt, reconstructed, clean, all the same to us.

Do you service Acura models sold outside the US?

Yes. Canadian, Mexican, European, UK, Australian, and JDM Acuras all use the same 77960 part number family. Ship internationally; we service the module and return it.

My part number starts with 77960 but I do not see it in your list. Is it covered?

Yes. Our list of example part numbers is not exhaustive. Every 77960-prefix module is covered. Ship it to us; we reset it.

Do you service Acura as well?

Yes. See our Honda airbag reset service for TL, TLX, MDX, RDX, TSX, ILX, RSX, Integra, NSX, RL, RLX, CL, and all other Acura models.

What about the seatbelt pretensioners — do you replace those?

We reset the module’s record of pretensioner firing, but we do not supply replacement pretensioners. Fired seatbelt pretensioners are mechanical parts that must be replaced with new OEM or OEM-equivalent pretensioners.

Do you work with body shops and collision repair facilities?

Yes. We service collision repair facilities across North America. Same-day turnaround, wholesale pricing available. We also train shops in airbag reset procedures via our Airbag Module Repair & Reset School.

Where can I verify your expertise before shipping my module?

Three independent places. Visit the Vehix411 YouTube channel — eighteen years of dated technical video guides on Acura SRS module reset, ECU repair, and automotive electronics, continuously published since 2008. Visit the Karmanauto Airbag Module Repair & Reset School — live on our site, hundreds of shops trained since 2010. And Karmanauto has been in business since 1999, with Karmanauto.com in continuous online operation since 2006. Ask your local body shop if they have trained with Karmanauto’s airbag reset school — many have.

Related Airbag Reset Services

• Honda airbag reset
• All-makes airbag clone & reset
• Airbag Module Repair & Reset School — for shops and technicians who want to learn airbag reset procedures directly from Karmanauto. Operating since 2010.

Watch how the reset works & 2016+ Acura ILX programming procedure