SRS Airbag Service

Cruize · Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:00

Hi All,

First Post with Volvo Forums,

Hi to all
I have just got a Volvo v70 SE Lux 2010

Spent half the day tearing down two wing mirrors with the Blis camera to make one good unit which was fun....

Then thought while I was a fixing spree I would install my dashcam.
I ran the cable along the front roof lining then down the passenger A pillar behind the curtain so its nicely out of the way and down into the fuse box.

On the side of the dash is the trim cover which has the Passenger side airbag switch. I took off this cover off and disconnected the switch (looking back I didn't need to but just wanted it out of my way, wish I hadn't now).
Tapped into the cigarette lighter fuse and turned the car on. Dash Cam came on with ignition which is what I was looking for and then I got a warning saying passenger side airbag was switch off, service.

I thought OK that makes sense because its unplugged and then thought... oh dear, I know what i've done.... I turned the car back off and plugged the switch back in and put the trim back together.
Started the car up and have the SRS Airbag Urgent Service warning.

Now I know this is because i've disconnected the switch and broken the circuit as it was fine before i removed it. Now i'm getting this error, i'm confident nothing else is broken.

Is the only way to reset the warning via VIDA to clear the fault? No other tricks I can do to clear it? What do local garages tend to charge for this?

Thanks

LankyTim · Feb 22nd, 2019, 22:22

I've reset mine with a Snapon fault code reader, I think most "decent" code readers should do it.

NazV70 · Feb 27th, 2019, 20:11

Ive used TopDon code Reader priced around £70.
Cleared code on my V70.
all good

JC1818 · Mar 8th, 2019, 00:47

I might be wrong but I believe that some codes disappear after a certain number of start-ups if the fault is no longer detected.

Whether airbag is one I'm not sure.

Peter86 · Mar 8th, 2019, 14:28

Had a similar thing with my mk2 V70 and had to go local garage to have it switched off. My basic obd tool wasn't able to turn it off with it being a permenant fault code.

When I installed my dash cam I used a fuse jumper kit so I didn't have to tap into any wires (the fuse jumper also had the female end that connected to my dash cam lead) . Much easier and as I don't have 4C anyway it was spare and live on start up.

Paul Wildsmith · Mar 8th, 2019, 14:28

will need resetting. A friendly dealer/garage may do it for you for nothing.

Always disconnect the battery before disconnecting almost anything in the car.

Feb 22nd, 2019, 20:00	#1
Cruize New Member Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2020 17:33 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Stoke Poges	SRS Airbag Service Hi All, First Post with Volvo Forums, Hi to all I have just got a Volvo v70 SE Lux 2010 Spent half the day tearing down two wing mirrors with the Blis camera to make one good unit which was fun.... Then thought while I was a fixing spree I would install my dashcam. I ran the cable along the front roof lining then down the passenger A pillar behind the curtain so its nicely out of the way and down into the fuse box. On the side of the dash is the trim cover which has the Passenger side airbag switch. I took off this cover off and disconnected the switch (looking back I didn't need to but just wanted it out of my way, wish I hadn't now). Tapped into the cigarette lighter fuse and turned the car on. Dash Cam came on with ignition which is what I was looking for and then I got a warning saying passenger side airbag was switch off, service. I thought OK that makes sense because its unplugged and then thought... oh dear, I know what i've done.... I turned the car back off and plugged the switch back in and put the trim back together. Started the car up and have the SRS Airbag Urgent Service warning. Now I know this is because i've disconnected the switch and broken the circuit as it was fine before i removed it. Now i'm getting this error, i'm confident nothing else is broken. Is the only way to reset the warning via VIDA to clear the fault? No other tricks I can do to clear it? What do local garages tend to charge for this? Thanks

Feb 22nd, 2019, 22:22	#2
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 23:12 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	I've reset mine with a Snapon fault code reader, I think most "decent" code readers should do it. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Mar 8th, 2019, 14:28	#5
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Had a similar thing with my mk2 V70 and had to go local garage to have it switched off. My basic obd tool wasn't able to turn it off with it being a permenant fault code. When I installed my dash cam I used a fuse jumper kit so I didn't have to tap into any wires (the fuse jumper also had the female end that connected to my dash cam lead) . Much easier and as I don't have 4C anyway it was spare and live on start up. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Mar 8th, 2019, 14:28	#6
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 09:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	will need resetting. A friendly dealer/garage may do it for you for nothing. Always disconnect the battery before disconnecting almost anything in the car. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

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Feb 27th, 2019, 20:11	#3
NazV70 New Member Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2024 21:43 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: walsall	Ive used TopDon code Reader priced around £70. Cleared code on my V70. all good

Mar 8th, 2019, 00:47	#4
JC1818 New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2019 13:05 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Swindon	I might be wrong but I believe that some codes disappear after a certain number of start-ups if the fault is no longer detected. Whether airbag is one I'm not sure.

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