lmdew Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I might be getting a 98 Outback, the PO ran it into a barrier which tore the lower A-arm right off the engine cross frame. I've never seen that. So cross frame, A-Arm, Steering Rack and Strut if needed. The Air Bags were also set off, which is not a big deal as I have everything from a 96 Legacy. My Questions are: Other then replacing the air bags what else needs to be done to get the SRS working again? The Passenger side Front Sensor got taken out by the bumper support arm. It still looks good, do the sensors need to be replace once they are tripped? Does the ECU need to be changed? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 The sensors need to be replaced as does the SRS ecu. The motion sensor is in that module and it is a one time only thing. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks, Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 If you run into any problems just give me a call 804-393-0516 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 The sensors need to be replaced as does the SRS ecu. The motion sensor is in that module and it is a one time only thing. Good Luck. i've never replaced the sensors in the bumper in 97 and 02 era subarus. in a 1997 impreza i only replaced the air bags and it worked. in a 2002 OBW VDC H6 i replaced the seat belt pre-tensioners and air bags and computer. i don't know if i had to replace the computer, i just did because it came with the set i bought. never replaced the sensors in the bumper. there's no reset - once everything is properly installed, it resets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks, I have the complete set from a 96 Legacy so I think everything will plug and play. I'll replace the bags, computer since the dash is out and the r front sensor, the one that set it off. I'll see if that does the trick. Thanks for the information. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 the computer is installed with those security torx bits, they can be difficult, make sure the bit is seated nice and firmly in place as they can shear off your tools..or if you've got $nap-on stuff is probably doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 So, I pulled the system out of the 96 today, the only thing in there is the computer, driver and passenger air bags and the wiring. So, if this system goes off, I guess the computer needs to be replaced. The 98 has sensors front and back and all the associated wiring. I guess it would be better to stay with the 98 and get a new sensor and the air bags. Thoughts? Thanks, Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Well, I found out why the Subaru had a salvage title already, it was hit in the front passenger side at some point, years ago from what I can see, and the sheet metal above the frame was replaced. A nice job, as I did not notice it at first. The SRS Sensor was on by only one nut, I bet the added shock from it not being properly attached set off the airbags this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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