Why is my SRS airbag service urgent light on?
About two weeks ago I was working on our 99 Volvo S80 and mistakenly disconnected the positive batter terminal before removing the negative terminal. The end result is that I now have a message that says “SRS Airbag Service Urgent” and I can’t get rid of it for the life of me.
Where is the airbag module on my S80?
On my S80, I had to replace the airbag module (under the console just behind the shifter). Once it was replaced, my Autel EODB scanner reset the warning. The key to this is, you have a European car that requires a European ODB scanner for resets.
How much does it cost to fix a Volvo airbag light?
Dealer wanted $250 to diagnose/fix problem. I found and bought a Volvo code reader called the “PPC Diagnostic System” which has more than paid for itself since then. and make sure it will work for your model/year.
How do you reset the SRS warning light?
Air Bag warning light is on for 7 seconds and turns off, turn the ignition switch OFF within 1 second after the light goes out. 3. After ignition switch is turned OFF, wait for more than 3 seconds. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 twice. (Perform 3 times in total.) 5. Turn Ignition switch ON. 6. The SRS light should be reset.
What kind of car is the Volvo S80?
Everything on the Volvo S80. Sometimes called an “executive car”, the S80 was Volvo’s top-of-the-line passenger car. About two weeks ago I was working on our 99 Volvo S80 and mistakenly disconnected the positive batter terminal before removing the negative terminal.
What kind of car has SRS service light?
1995 Peugeot Boxer 2.5Tdi Autosleeper. 1984 244DL, Manual, Beige. 1987 744GLE, Manual, Green. 1991 960 3.0 24v, Auto, Silver. 1994 940T Wentworth, Auto, Blue. Yep, when I fixed my wife’s turn signal, I accidentally disconnected the SRS wires to the airbag in the steering wheel.
Why is the SRS light on on my car?
Yep, when I fixed my wife’s turn signal, I accidentally disconnected the SRS wires to the airbag in the steering wheel. Turn signals were fine, but SRS light was on after that. Dealer wanted $250 to diagnose/fix problem.
When does a fault start on a Volvo?
The fault will usually start as intermittent (after driving for a few minutes) but will become permanent if left without correcting. You may also get the ‘SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT’ message show up on the instrument display.
What happens if my Volvo instrument cluster is faulty?
Once received we will test, rebuild and return your instrument cluster with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. (if your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping) What if I don’t want to pay up front?
Where can I reset the ignition light on my Volvo?
If the ignition/trip meter process fails, find a local Volvo dealer with the VIDA/DiCE and have them reset it. It’s a 5 minute process to hook the computer to the car and reset that light. Also make sure your seatbelt latch is working properly.
What does it mean when your airbags are not deploying?
The issue can be minor, or it can be something a lot more pressing—it may be telling you that your airbags will not deploy should an accident occur! This means that you will not be protected and can face some serious injury or possibly even death. Therefore, when you see the service airbag message pop up, you should immediately get it fixed.
Where do I find the service airbag message?
The service airbag message is something that can appear on the DIC of your vehicle, which stands for driver information center.