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Restraints Wiring Repairs
I-CAR · May 23, 2016 · Genesis, Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Kia, Maserati, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Audi, BMW, Mini, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM, Alfa Romeo, Ford, Lincoln, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Nissan, INFINITI, Rivian, Rolls-Royce, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo
Summary
This article compiles OEM position statements and repair guidelines regarding restraints/SRS wiring repairs, categorizing vehicle manufacturers into those that strictly prohibit SRS wiring repairs (requiring complete harness replacement) and those that permit repairs under highly specific conditions, procedures, or using approved OEM repair kits.
What to do on the job
Identify the vehicle make and strictly adhere to its specific SRS wiring policy: completely replace the harness if the OEM prohibits repairs, or use only OEM-approved repair kits, procedures, and limitations if repairs are permitted.
How to use it
Use this document during estimating and blueprinting to justify either a complete wiring harness replacement (for OEMs like Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, etc., that prohibit repairs) or to add OEM-specific wiring repair kits, solder connectors, and labor time for the highly restricted repair procedures allowed by other OEMs (like Audi, BMW, or Ford). This is crucial for defending supplements to insurers who may push for cheap wire splices on safety-critical SRS circuits.
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