Hello Tesla family. I recently bought a Tesla that was involved in an accident (model 3 long range AWD). I believe I bought all the replacement parts for the car but not the knowledge on order of what to change. Airbag (curtain), pyro fuse, and srs module. My big concern is replacing the airbag then them going off again for some reason. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-
Want to remove ads? Register an account and login to see fewer ads, and become a Supporting Member to remove almost all ads.
Parts Replacement Order [question about airbag replacement]
- Thread starter T35LA fan
- Start date
I just got mine recoaded. There are a lot of people who will do that. It might be your best bet.
Upvote
0
When you say recoded… you mean changing the vin in a used SRS module? See my issue is that the car is so new there is no one who could clear the error codes, but I can buy a used module if I can find someone who can adapt it to my vin.
Upvote
0
Wait, you bought a wrecked Tesla?
Was it totaled (Teslas has been known to do naughty things with its cars that got reported as totaled)?
Either way, pyro should go last.
To be 2x safe, unplug 12V battery either way.
Then swap out SRS module and bags. Without 12V, sequence should not matter.
Replace pyro last, plug 12V back, and see if it powers up.
It isn't.
Suspension, brakes, and interior components all follow the same design and supply chain between ICE and EV cars.
That (highly questionable) course of action by Tesla only applies to cars that were documented as totaled.
If it was merely in an accident (big IF), then no adverse action from Tesla should be forthcoming.
Without 12V, it's as safe as any model rocket motor without ignitor and no source of ignition.
Visual illustration on swapping out bags below:
Last edited:
Upvote
0
Tesla called me about 30 seconds after my accident. I asked them why they called, and they said - Pyro alarm. My airbags didn't get triggered/deployed.
Upvote
0
It happened 4 years ago. My point is - They knew about my pyro blowing.
Thats it.
Nothing more.
Not excited.
Upvote
0
I really appreciate the knowledge sharing going on in here, I used to work in an auto salvage (junk yard) and have lots of experience with live airbags and basically anything to do with disassembling a car and of course re-assembling, BUT..... it would be so very helpful if there was a thread that was simply "How to get a salvaged Tesla operational again" because mine is actually pretty minimal with body damage, Hood, Fender, Headlight, windshield, sunroof...and ALL the airbags and seatbelt tensioner....but I replaced the Pyro fuse thinking I would be able to at least move the vehicle, everything powers up with the 12volt and the main battery shows 80% charge still, but it will not allow charging, and it will not engage motors.
Upvote
0
