Air Bags (SRS)

Auto Ignition is a professional repair centre  with an advanced infrastructure, a professional team technicians and  experience with SRS airbag systems. Having dealt with airbag modules for many years our company obtained the unique practical repair solution providing you with the best service ever.

SRS Air Bag Module Repair
SRS Airbags & air bag modules/computers are designed to only work one time. Airbags need to be replaced with non-deployed airbags. The blown airbag COMPUTER can now be REPAIRED. Dealers can clear the fault and error codes from computer modules, but not the hard crash data or repair and replace resistors or capacitors. We are now able to repair blown air bag computer modules. "Computer, derm, sensor, or brain as it is sometimes called." We clear both hard and soft codes. Most makes and models can be repaired except flood or fire damaged.

We diagnose and repair all SRS airbag systems!

Airbags Over the last few years, the installation of airbags in new cars has become more common with most manufacturers now fitting at least a driver’s side airbag. A number of models also have passenger and side impact airbags as optional extras.

What is an airbag?
Airbags are known as Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) and are not a substitute for the use of seatbelts. For the particulars of your vehicle’s system you should consult your owner’s manual. If airbags are fitted, the steering wheel cover and/or dashboard cover will usually have the words ‘airbag’ or ‘SRS airbag’ moulded into them.

An airbag is a fabric bag that inflates rapidly when required from the steering wheel centre or dashboard. SRS airbags have been in use for about 20 years.

The SRS airbag inflator contains a solid chemical gas generator. The solid chemicals are safely stored in a metal chamber inside the SRS airbag module. Each inflator is sealed to keep out moisture. SRS airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to major crashes only and should not deploy in minor crashes.

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some situations, to shorten braking distances (by allowing the driver to hit the brake fully without the fear of skidding or loss of control). Disadvantages of the system include increased braking distances under certain conditions and the creation of a "false sense of security" among drivers who do not understand the operation and limitations of ABS. ABS has made considerable progress. Recent versions not only handle the ABS function itself (i.e. preventing wheel locking) but also traction control, brake assist, and electronic stability control, amongst others.

Warning Signs

Brake Lights
Emergency brake is on or you have a serious drop in hydraulic pressure. Your brakes may be near total failure.

Drag
Sticking brakes, hot wheels or engine that seems to have lost power. Brakes may be failing to release; the condition can reverse itself, leaving you with no brakes at all.

Grabs
"Touchy" brakes that grab with the least pressure. May indicate a problem as simple as grease or oil contaminated lining - or as serious as a loose or broken components ready to fail in an emergency.

Hard Pedal
Requires extreme pressure to make brake function. Can indicate power brake trouble, restricted hydraulic lines, frozen callipers or wheel cylinders, or damaged brake linings.

Low Pedal
Pedal nearly touches floorboard before brakes function. May activate your brake warning light. Problems may require a simple adjustment or indicate something much more serious.

Pull
Car pulls to one side when brakes are applied. May be an under inflated tire, misadjusted brakes or brakes are in need of repair.

Squeal
Brakes should operate with a minimal amount of noise. Some noise is normal but excessive squeal, screech, grinding, groaning, chatter, clatter or bang means your brakes need attention.

Vibration
Brake pedal, steering wheel or entire vehicle shakes, vibrates or pulsates when brake is applied. May indicate need to resurface disc brake rotors - or signal a serious problem of a loose component or faulty steering mechanism