Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
General Information: General Description
When the new SRSCM is set up on a vehicle by SRSCM's failure, SRSCM (ACU) Variant coding must be performed.
Since a new SRSCM is normally supplied with unsetting state, the ACU has to be set up based on the vehicle specifications by operating ACU Variant Coding procedure.
The SRSCM checks its specifications in it in order to run its airbag system normally.
If the warning light of airbag is flickering continuously, that is because SRSCM (ACU) Variant Coding is not completed.
Warning lamp's operation during SRSCM (ACU) Variant Coding Mode : It will be flicking on every 1 second before the Variant Coding is normally done.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.