Volvo 850 Base Model SRS light doesn't light up

JODiEXRP · Post by **JODiEXRP** » 21 Oct 2019, 22:07

Hi, I'm new to the forum but have been lurking quite a bit. Ive picked up a tidy base model 850 wagon. I seem to have one prominent issue though. The SRS or airbag check light doesnt light up when the ignition is turned on/turned to second position. I've found one previous post regarding this on this forum, but it wasn't really answered, does anyone have any recommendations/or suggestions on how to remedy this issue? My mechanic has checked if its a bulb ot a faulty fuse but appears those both check out.

JODiEXRP · Post by **JODiEXRP** » 21 Oct 2019, 23:43

I've just pulled off B pillar cover and disconnected the cable running tonthe seat belt tensioner air bag and then tried turning car over and also turning car to on so dash lights up, still no SRS light.

Stu70 · Post by **Stu70** » 22 Oct 2019, 18:01

Was going to say lamp is burnt out or previous owner took it out. But mechanic checked it out ? How does it pass a mandatory vehicle test with that lamp out?
I would get confirmation he checked the lamp. You’ve introduced a fault now so that would have to be cleared too.
It’s designed to have all the SRS gear working in the case of an accident, might be a trip to the dealer to get a ‘specialists’ opinion - all about the safety now.
Cheaper in the long run to pay for 1 hr dealership charge than 4 hrs of a general guy without the readers etc - just my my two cents.
I am forever haunted by the trauma inflicted by a $50 aftermarket steering wheel (and cheat resistor to fool the srs) replacing the air bag steering wheel to a child driver (17 years old) that was not restrained properly. Sitting low in a seat he removed the rails from and bolted straight to the floor - the seatbelt could do nothing for him. He passed a vehicle check a few months before , but REfitted the illegal mods after the pass.