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Reset SRS light

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gbarber, Sep 9, 2016.

  1. Sep 9, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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    How do I reset the SRS light on a 2012 Tacoma. I had blown he 7.5a dome light fuse. I removed the 7.5 one beside it and used it to be sure that was the problem. After replacing the blown fuse the SRS (airbag) light is on. How do I reset it.
     
  2. Sep 9, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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    Try disconnecting the battery for 15-30 minutes and see if that will get it.


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  3. Sep 9, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    Thanks I will try that.
     
  4. Sep 9, 2016 at 5:11 PM
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    Sorry medic2230 but that did not work. Light still on. I don't think it is a problem with the airbag system itself. I was checking how to add lights to the dome light and blew the fuse. After replacing it the warning light stayed on???
     
  5. Sep 9, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    Did you check all fuses? 2 fuse boxes in engine bay and one behind the coin tray.
     
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    Yes I have. Everything is working as it should.
     
  8. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:00 PM
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    So you've hooked up a code reader and it's not pulling codes?
     
  9. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:07 PM
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    Those code readers won't read air bag faults.

    SRS faults don't need a battery pull or code clear to reset. Fix the issue and the light goes away.

    Weakest link is always connectors, ribbon cable is the next culprit.

    Check connectors under seats first, they are usually exposed to trauma before any of the other connectors.

    The SRS does a continuity check on every start. If everything is connected and there are no cut wires, the system passes the check and the light goes off.

    Going by memory, but I thought 2nd gen Tacomas had a recall on the ribbon cable. Can someone else verify?
     
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    Spiral cable. Could be the issue but it happened after he did something. Coincidence? Maybe but probably not.
     
  11. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:15 PM
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    First thought, was wrong fuse for SRS, but I don't think those fuses are same shape.

    If wrong resistance is detected, the light will come on.
     
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    I did have the rocker panel covers off. Could the air bag control unit be a problem. If so, what should I look for?
     
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    Rocker panels are no where near the SRS module. What are you calling a rocker panel? Please describe location.
     
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    I thought the module was in the center below the radio, right behind that little cubby beneath AC controls
     
  15. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    The plastic covers along the door sill. There are bunch of wires going along the floor and covered by these covers. There is a unit with wires plunged into it bolted to the frame. TRW 89831-02040.
     
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    Correct. I don't think you had rocker panels off. They are on the outside of the truck. No biggie.

    Im guessing you had kick panels trim pieces off. If they were near the SRS module, you could have unseated a connector or cut a wire. I'm leaning towards a cut wire. The connectors on the module are very robust. They are 2 step connector. Almost impossible accidentally disconnect.
     
  17. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:32 PM
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    Ahhh, that's a sensor. When I read module I think the main brain
     
  18. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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    Is here a procedure to repair or reconnect if I find something?
     
  19. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    Just unhook battery, make a quality soldered repair and reconnect battery.

    Do your best work. Air bags save lives and we keep our Toyotas long term.
     
  20. Sep 9, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    I'd just disconnect the battery and bust out the soldering iron and heat shrink. It's just wire after all, but you want to make sure you do it right.
     

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