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[quote=”Greasemonkeyintranning” post=38731]What’s the difference between ABS and SRS?? My Honda has SRS. Just was wondering what’s the difference and how to diagnose problems. Thanks really new to your website. Great job on the videos man!!! Keep up the great work!!![/quote]
They’re two different subjects.
__ABS stands for anti-lock brake system. With ABS, a computer counts each time a wheel makes a revolution. Under normal driving conditions all four wheels turn the same speed. If one wheel locks up during braking, the wheel count for that wheel will immediately drop to zero. This triggers the release of the brake mechanism for that wheel, allowing it to rotate freely. When the rotation count becomes equal again, the computer reactivates the braking mechanism for that wheel.
This is why vehicles that are equipped with ABS are associated with leaving dotted skid marks down a roadway– as this process will result in rapid “on-and-off” skidding for each wheel.
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SRS stands for for supplemental restraint system. The SRS system includes all of the sensors and control units for the air bags and seat belts. To my knowledge, if the SRS light remains on in your car, your air bag system will not deploy.
__If the SRS light remains on in your car, you have an issue with the system that must be correctly addressed as soon as possible. Unfortunately I cannot explain the means of diagnosing and repairing/replacing components for each system (ABS/SRS). Perhaps someone will chime in.
Take care with either system as far as diagnoses and repair/replacement is concerned though. As with most anything, improper knowledge and care will result in a faulty system.
[quote=”Emphasis” post=38738][quote=”Greasemonkeyintranning” post=38731]What’s the difference between ABS and SRS?? My Honda has SRS. Just was wondering what’s the difference and how to diagnose problems. Thanks really new to your website. Great job on the videos man!!! Keep up the great work!!![/quote]
They’re two different subjects.
__ABS stands for anti-lock brake system. With ABS, a computer counts each time a wheel makes a revolution. Under normal driving conditions all four wheels turn the same speed. If one wheel locks up during braking, the wheel count for that wheel will immediately drop to zero. This triggers the release of the brake mechanism for that wheel, allowing it to rotate freely. When the rotation count becomes equal again, the computer reactivates the braking mechanism for that wheel.
This is why vehicles that are equipped with ABS are associated with leaving dotted skid marks down a roadway– as this process will result in rapid “on-and-off” skidding for each wheel.
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SRS stands for for supplemental restraint system. The SRS system includes all of the sensors and control units for the air bags and seat belts. To my knowledge, if the SRS light remains on in your car, your air bag system will not deploy.
__If the SRS light remains on in your car, you have an issue with the system that must be correctly addressed as soon as possible. Unfortunately I cannot explain the means of diagnosing and repairing/replacing components for each system (ABS/SRS). Perhaps someone will chime in.
Take care with either system as far as diagnoses and repair/replacement is concerned though. As with most anything, improper knowledge and care will result in a faulty system.[/quote]
Great post!
If you have SRS issues don’t mess with it. Most of those components can hurt you for one and secondly they often require special equipment to diagnose and repair. Leave SRS to the professionals.
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