SRS Airbag issue - V70

Guy Dickinson · Nov 19th, 2018, 19:28

I have a 2003 V70 D5. Still doing well after 150K etc. However the other day this warning came up - SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT". Could anyone please explain this and what has to be done/implications and so on. Can it be ignored? - I read on another thread it could be an MOT failure?? Is it a visit to the dreaded dealer? If it's a massive cost it might be serious as I have a timing belt coming up and the clutch very occasionally slips a very small amount. Sorry - lots of questions - thanks very much.

c70man · Nov 19th, 2018, 20:09

Hi I had this and yes it’s a mot fail but easily fixed with a obd code reader
Most mechanics have them theses day or can be purchased cheaply
Steve dickinson

reggit · Nov 19th, 2018, 21:13

Which light has come on? The orange triangle, or red airbag light?

It’ll need a code read in any case.

Guy Dickinson · Nov 19th, 2018, 21:15

Thanks. But being an ignoramus, what does one do with an obd code reader?! Thanks.

Guy Dickinson · Nov 19th, 2018, 21:20

It’s an orange triangle

c70man · Nov 20th, 2018, 15:28

Obd reads faults and can clear them

Guy Dickinson · Nov 20th, 2018, 16:36

Thanks. I borrowed an OBD2 scanner. Unfortunately it came up with nothing showing. So I emailed the maker who said “Yes it will show no codes because SRS codes are not DTC engine related codes (our scanners only do engine related faults)”. So I guess I’ll have to use a garage one as it seems SRS scanners are much more expensive.

reggit · Nov 20th, 2018, 16:53

It'll be worth asking on the forum if there's anyone near you with vida who will be willing to read your car for beer tokens.

Guy Dickinson · Nov 20th, 2018, 17:38

Start a new thread?

c70man · Nov 20th, 2018, 22:50

The one used cleared my srs fault
it’ reads just volvo codes
Sorry can not recal the make

Nov 19th, 2018, 19:28	#1
Guy Dickinson Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Weymouth	SRS Airbag issue - V70 I have a 2003 V70 D5. Still doing well after 150K etc. However the other day this warning came up - SRS-AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT". Could anyone please explain this and what has to be done/implications and so on. Can it be ignored? - I read on another thread it could be an MOT failure?? Is it a visit to the dreaded dealer? If it's a massive cost it might be serious as I have a timing belt coming up and the clutch very occasionally slips a very small amount. Sorry - lots of questions - thanks very much.

Nov 19th, 2018, 20:09	#2
c70man Member Last Online: Today 00:09 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: derbyshire	Hi ref srs message Hi I had this and yes it’s a mot fail but easily fixed with a obd code reader Most mechanics have them theses day or can be purchased cheaply Steve dickinson Last edited by c70man; Nov 19th, 2018 at 20:12.

Nov 19th, 2018, 21:13	#3
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Which light has come on? The orange triangle, or red airbag light? It’ll need a code read in any case. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Nov 20th, 2018, 15:28	#6
c70man Member Last Online: Today 00:09 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: derbyshire	Hi Obd reads faults and can clear them

Nov 20th, 2018, 16:53	#8
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 16:49 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	It'll be worth asking on the forum if there's anyone near you with vida who will be willing to read your car for beer tokens. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Nov 19th, 2018, 21:15	#4
Guy Dickinson Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Weymouth	Thanks. But being an ignoramus, what does one do with an obd code reader?! Thanks.

Nov 19th, 2018, 21:20	#5
Guy Dickinson Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Weymouth	It’s an orange triangle

Nov 20th, 2018, 16:36	#7
Guy Dickinson Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Weymouth	Thanks. I borrowed an OBD2 scanner. Unfortunately it came up with nothing showing. So I emailed the maker who said “Yes it will show no codes because SRS codes are not DTC engine related codes (our scanners only do engine related faults)”. So I guess I’ll have to use a garage one as it seems SRS scanners are much more expensive.

Nov 20th, 2018, 17:38	#9
Guy Dickinson Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 08:09 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Weymouth	Start a new thread?

Nov 20th, 2018, 22:50	#10
c70man Member Last Online: Today 00:09 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: derbyshire	Hi The one used cleared my srs fault it’ reads just volvo codes Sorry can not recal the make

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)