1994 850 SRS System

[volvo_driver via CarKB.com]

I have a 1994 850 with 230K miles. Its in excellent condition and runs
great. Three days the SRS light came on. The owner's manual has a section
on the SRS and per decal on the driver side post my airbag system should be
serviced/replaced about 10/2004. Took it to the dealer, who checked the
computer and said that the passenger side bag / harness needs to be
evaluated or replaced. This is big $$. Either $500 to take off the dash
and evaluate OR $1000 to change the harness OR $2000 to change the bag were
the three scenarios!

A fourth scenario emerged when I started the car to drive away ... the SRS
light had gone out! The dealer said that that was because they had reset
the code. After 5 ignitions and 100 miles no light. So, here are the
questions:
1. Was the light triggered as a service reminder or was there actually a
fault?
2. If the light stays off, is the SRS going to perform as intended? IE can
the SRS fault light stay off despite there being a fault?
3. What is done as part of SRS service after 10 years had the light not
come on?
4. Can the fault be triggered as a result of mechanical shock?

Thanks in advance ...
Atul

 

[Glenn Klein]

I have a 1994 850 with 230K miles. Its in excellent condition and runs
great. Three days the SRS light came on. The owner's manual has a section
on the SRS and per decal on the driver side post my airbag system should be
serviced/replaced about 10/2004. Took it to the dealer, who checked the
computer and said that the passenger side bag / harness needs to be
evaluated or replaced. This is big $$. Either $500 to take off the dash
and evaluate OR $1000 to change the harness OR $2000 to change the bag were
the three scenarios!

A fourth scenario emerged when I started the car to drive away ... the SRS
light had gone out! The dealer said that that was because they had reset
the code. After 5 ignitions and 100 miles no light. So, here are the
questions:
1. Was the light triggered as a service reminder or was there actually a
fault?
2. If the light stays off, is the SRS going to perform as intended? IE can
the SRS fault light stay off despite there being a fault?
3. What is done as part of SRS service after 10 years had the light not
come on?
4. Can the fault be triggered as a result of mechanical shock?

Thanks in advance ...
Atul

1st Volvo now states airbags to be replaced after 20 years
2nd What code did they come up with please post

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[volvo_driver via CarKB.com]

Thanks Glenn ... I don't know the code number. But they explained that the
passenger side bag circuit had a break in the wiring and they would have to
take the dash off to investigate.

 

[Glenn Klein]

Thanks Glenn ... I don't know the code number. But they explained that the
passenger side bag circuit had a break in the wiring and they would have to
take the dash off to investigate.

That does not sound kosher to me I would get a 2nd opinion from another
source a independent Volvo specialist or another Volvo dealer as the
whole thing does not sound right to me as I have been repairing Volvo's
for a long time & never have heard of what they told you so please get
another opinion before letting the 1st place perform any repairs
Glenn

--
"*-344-*Never Forgotten"
Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
long as I live,
nor should any American.

 

[Mike F]

That does not sound kosher to me I would get a 2nd opinion from another
source a independent Volvo specialist or another Volvo dealer as the
whole thing does not sound right to me as I have been repairing Volvo's
for a long time & never have heard of what they told you so please get
another opinion before letting the 1st place perform any repairs
Glenn

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I have seen this exact scenario once. Intermittently the SRS light
would come on with code 222, we swapped airbags with another car, same
problem. A new airbag harness was suggested as the next fix, however
funds were not available for this project.

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Mike F.
Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

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