Airbag sensor? 2001 Volvo S60

powbiffbang · Post by **powbiffbang** » 14 Jun 2011, 19:45

Hi, I bought a 2001 Volvo S60 that had its airbags blown for the driver's and passenger's seat, and I've replaced the dash, the control module under the center console, and the steering wheel's bag. The car's front bumper took the impact and triggered the airbags, so I'm wondering if there is a sensor in the area of the front bumper that I need to replace.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Peace.

Post by **jimmy57** » 14 Jun 2011, 20:30

There are no external forward sensors o n that car.
Also the crash sensor/SRS module is re-useable on that car with the open circuit codes from blow bags and belts cleared once the deployed items are replaced.
Did you replace the front belts?

otis44 · Post by **otis44** » 15 Jun 2011, 06:32

Just to expand a little on what Jimmy said, i've seen these seatbelts go bad and trigger SRS codes but not actually lock up. If bad and not locked up normally they will feel rough when you pull them out or when they retract, or you can remove the b-pillar cover and look at where the seat belt retractor/ignitor mounts. You will see a small piece of wire cable integrated into this piece, if this cable is not taut in my experience the belt is bad even though it is not locked up.

powbiffbang · Post by **powbiffbang** » 15 Jun 2011, 07:55

Thanks, guys. When I bought the replacement dash the control module and the two front seat belts came with it, and I've already replaced the SRS control module, but it's good to know the old one is still usable.

The driver's side belt won't retract, and that was next on my list of things to replace. I'll check the passenger's side and swap it while I'm at it.

Since I've changed the driver's and passenger's airbags, the control module, and will change the front two seatbelts now, will I still have to get the SRS light cleared? I'm guessing I will still need to have it reset, but I'm not going to re-attach the battery and start the car to test it until I have everything replaced.

Thanks again for letting me know the car has no external forward sensors.

Post by **jimmy57** » 15 Jun 2011, 10:23

If the sensor you got was cleared and the key has not been on in the car you have now with no seatbelt or airbag disconnected or connected and deployed, then it will be clear. In other words, I'd expect to get it cleared.

powbiffbang · Post by **powbiffbang** » 16 Jun 2011, 19:12

Thanks for all of the help, everyone. I got it back together, and the airbag light didn't come back on as far as I can tell. The bad news is that car won't start. I expected that since I know I have to get the radiator replaced and that it's out of coolant now.

What I didn't expect was the rapid series of clicking noises from around the area of the key. It didn't do that before I replaced the dash, so I'm thinking I must've connected something incorrectly, but I don't know how since all of the plugs seemed to match.

otis44 · Post by **otis44** » 17 Jun 2011, 06:51

The car should start and run even with the dash completely out of it, you shouldn't have had to mess with anything ignition related. If the map sensor, maf sensor, and/or intercooler is damaged (from the accident) or not connected it will run poorly, but otherwise should start and run regardless of the dash situation.

powbiffbang · Post by **powbiffbang** » 17 Jun 2011, 07:49

I had to take the steering column off as I couldn't get the dashboard in with it in the way. It certainly might be possible to put the dash in with the column still on, but it was beyond me because then the gearshift kept getting in the way.

It seems that the rapid clicking sound in the key area is related the starter, though that's just my guess. I'm going to re-check the battery connection, too, and make sure that I re-attached both wires tightly.

The sensors you mentioned may have been damaged, but I don't think they were because this clicking sound wasn't there before I started this process.

I'll keep everyone updated in case others run into this problem.

Thanks again.