SRS Light on(restraint system)

[rash]

I had recently removed my instrument cluster from my w203 and when i went to put it back I am now getting 1 malfunction showing SRS fault please visit workshop!
any ideas of what could have caused it and also a Warning for any one else who decides to do this dodgy task!!!!

 

[mrfiepro]

I have a W210 and take my cluster out regularly. I have never seen this problem.

The only time I got the SRS warning light on was when I removed the steering wheel. This was fixed by moving the steering wheel between opposite locks a couple of times. (you could try this).

regards
P

 

[pluggers]

Did you put the key in the ignition too unlock the steering lock so as too turn the wheel slightly to get the cluster out or back in?

 

[rash]

YES I DID so u reckon that did it! ANY ONE KNOW any place other than the stealerships to reset it as they would probaby charge a fortue for nothing

 

[fuzzer]

YES I DID so u reckon that did it! ANY ONE KNOW any place other than the stealerships to reset it as they would probaby charge a fortue for nothing

Have you tried putting the wheel into complete opposite locks with the engine on ?

will save you money.

Dealer will charge 1/2 hour to reset it prob. maybe even an hour.

 

[Paul Grainger]

I have made this mistake twice now - to my cost. The only way that the SRS fault light can be reset is by a visit to the stealer. If you are a regular customer, they may do it for free - they certainly will reset the fault light during a service visit. Otherwise, expect to pay........

BTW - for the last few months I have seen recurrent adverts for an MB 'service interval reset tool' advertised on e-bay. You can 'buy it now' for about £40. This tool also claims to be able to reset SRS faults.

Paul G