Code Reader / Resetter

[Brigand]

The SRS Airbag light is on in my W202 (2000 reg) Merc C-Class; caused when I disconnected the cable under the passenger seat too soon after disconnecting the battery. The system hadn't discharged properly so when I put the seat back in and reconnected the lead and battery, the airbag light came on and is on permanently.

I could take it to a garage and get charged quite a bit for a few minutes of work to switch it off, but I'd rather buy a code reader / resetter and do it myself, it'll be cheaper I assume!

Can anyone recommend a device that will cancel the airbag light?

I've heard mixed results from the Merc forum I frequent, some saying a particular unit did the trick, whilst others saying it didn't work.

Thanks for any pointers!

[ch427]

only the more advanced code readers can get into the airbag systems, dedicated airbag tools are available for reset purposes only. There are lots on ebay but i cant comment on any of them as ive never used one

[Enginostics]

... I have been down this route with my own customers before buying crap from china to reset dash lights, my advice, take it to a garage. As long as there is no fault, the garage should reset for free.....I wouldn't charge you.

[Brigand]

Thanks guys, I'll ring around a few garages and see what they say - I don't mind paying a few quid but I fear they may charge an hour's labor or something as a minimum to do what will be a two minute job.

[yodel]

Call round in person you'll get better results than phoning round. Unless y0u've got a pet garage expect to pay around 30 quid. Cheaper than a code reader, but you can use your code reader over again, if its any good.