# SRS and airbag code reader

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-and-airbag-code-reader/205895>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 24, 2026, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-and-airbag-code-reader/205895 "2026-06-24T04:51:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
**Page:** 2

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**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-and-airbag-code-reader/205895/21 "2026-07-02T14:41:37Z")

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> [@jdmere](#):
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> I disconected the battery for several hours, then reconnected things. After that everything seems to be back to normal. I hooked up the XTool D7 to check on the airbag system and it reads that nothing is out of line

So you disconnected the battery to clear the codes before hooking up the scanner??

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**Author:** ![jdmere](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jdmere/32/3002_2.png) [@jdmere](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmere)\
**Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-and-airbag-code-reader/205895/22 "2026-07-02T14:59:18Z")

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The scanner wasn’t delivered until after I had done the disconnecting. It showed no stored codes when I hooked it up.

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**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\
**Post date:** [July 3, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/srs-and-airbag-code-reader/205895/23 "2026-07-03T13:02:29Z")

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> [@jdmere](#):
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> but as it stands now there is no issue.

This is normal behavior in our universe- spend money to address something and it goes away

- Buy a new snowblower before winter almost guarantees no need for it
- That missing 10mm socket shows up the day you bring home a replacement
- Buy an expensive diagnostic tool and the problem magically disappears…

> [@jdmere](#):
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> No harder than putting ketchup back in the bottle.

Or perhaps toothpaste back in the tube.

I was curious to hear how the D7 performed. I bought a handheld Autel when I needed bi-directional capability, primarily cost vs function. But I find it somewhat cumbersome to use and looking for a more tablet based unit with better interface & capability. I trust Dave’s recommendations…

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