Replacing airbag control module

///maestro · 01-22-2019, 06:22 PM

All,

I was recently involved with an accident. I’m looking to purchase a used airbag control module, bring it to Nissan, and have them program it. Only my drivers side airbag went off. Nissan recommends I buy a new one (obviously) but was wondering if anyone has ever bought a used one and swapped it in, or even tried re-flashing their factory one after the accident.

///maestro · 02-20-2019, 02:15 PM

nobody has done this before? lol

SouthArk370Z · 02-20-2019, 08:40 PM

Cars are often considered totaled if the air bags pop, so I'm not surprised that no one has any experience with replacing the module.

Plus, most people that can afford a 370Z aren't going to cheap out on something like airbag modules, brakes, etc.

///maestro · 02-20-2019, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Cars are often considered totaled if the air bags pop, so I'm not surprised that no one has any experience with replacing the module.

Plus, most people that can afford a 370Z aren't going to cheap out on something like airbag modules, brakes, etc.

I wouldn't consider this "cheaping out." I'd consider this smart shopping. If I were to go with a chinese no-name brand, then yes that would be cheaping out. I am asking the Z community if this has been done before, or if it can be done (hoping a nissan tech or mechanic would chime in). Why would I buy a brand new ACM if I don't need to?

SouthArk370Z · 02-21-2019, 01:05 AM

I wasn't implying that you are a niggard. I was only pointing out that there aren't going to be many people that have put a used controller in a car. How about "look for the lowest price"?

01-22-2019, 06:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 12	Replacing airbag control module All, I was recently involved with an accident. I’m looking to purchase a used airbag control module, bring it to Nissan, and have them program it. Only my drivers side airbag went off. Nissan recommends I buy a new one (obviously) but was wondering if anyone has ever bought a used one and swapped it in, or even tried re-flashing their factory one after the accident. __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport Last edited by ///maestro; 02-20-2019 at 02:43 PM.

02-20-2019, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
///maestro Track Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 530 Drives: 11' 370z\|09' BMW M3 Rep Power: 12	nobody has done this before? lol __________________ Gallo24 swapped 370z Instagram: @z34_motorsport

02-20-2019, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	Cars are often considered totaled if the air bags pop, so I'm not surprised that no one has any experience with replacing the module. Plus, most people that can afford a 370Z aren't going to cheap out on something like airbag modules, brakes, etc. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-21-2019, 01:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	I wasn't implying that you are a niggard. I was only pointing out that there aren't going to be many people that have put a used controller in a car. How about "look for the lowest price"? __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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