Airbag SRS module replacement help?

boomish · Post by **boomish** » 30 Jun 2013, 05:21

Anyone got any links that show how to replace this, I can't seem to google any.

I've had an airbag warning for ages, but it has to be fixed due to new MOT laws this year that don't allow any warning lights on the dash, I've got a Vida system and tried resetting it, I have also replaced the Siren as that was also showing a fault, so thats been cleared I just have a few other bits but not sure where to start. I know it's behind teh centre section and to make sure the battery is disconnected, what I'm not sure is if I have the right part and will I need to reprograme it. I got the replacement off Ebay and it looks new P86222190.
Oh the fault says Passenger Airbag resistance is too high, thing is there is no airbag for the passenger..

Any advice?

Post by **jimmy57** » 30 Jun 2013, 07:31

Where did you find a 1999 S80 with no passenger side airbag?
In that model anything I have read indicated passenger airbag was in 100% of models.

rerobin66 · Post by **rerobin66** » 30 Jun 2013, 12:16

how close is your volvo dealership in London? they will clear it and update all software for your cars computer. In the states the cost is under 150 us dollars

boomish · Post by **boomish** » 30 Jun 2013, 18:24

lol well I found one, def no passenger airbag, or it does a good job of disguising itself!

I've had it reset 3 times over the past sever years by Volvo, last time the mechanic said don't worry about it if it comes back, that's why I got a Vida system to do it myself but it won't clear.

Post by **jimmy57** » 30 Jun 2013, 19:28

It is behind the molded dash pad. There is no visible cover.
Pull the D shaped cover off end of dash, the cover that is the LH end equivalent of the one on RH end where fuses are located. You can see one end of the inflator for airbag with a connector on it. It is an approximately 30-32 mm cylinder.
That cylindrical inflator has two connectors, one on each end. The two connectors go together above the glove box into a single connector. That connector or one of the end connectors could be unplugged.
SRS modules have few failures. I suspect the new one will not fix the problem.