In between these few posts I did a little research (friend at a body shop). He typically does replace the SRS computer and the airbag(s). Then they run the SRS test. If it passes and the SRS light goes out they are done. If not they will also replace the harness once they find the bad one.
So, Mich, your recommendation is right on, and does require some diagnostics to define what needs to be replaced.
He also mentioned to me that NSX's, from his experience, typically do not need a harness replacement, and in fact each car will have a different recommendation from the manufacturer in this regard.
In the case of a newer Honda Civic, for example, the airbag can be triggered by a sensor in the seat belt, so if they deploy, for that reason, you get new seatbelts too.
My example, when I removed the dash to do repairs is really not applicable to this discussion, since there was no deployment in my case.
Learn something new every day
, Hopefully.
HTH,
LarryB
[This message has been edited by Larry Bastanza (edited 03 October 2002).]
[This message has been edited by Larry Bastanza (edited 03 October 2002).]