SRS Airbag Service Urgent

[kdst5]

Thanks Clan & Simmy, Think I will just check there is power to the 2 pins while the module is disconnected. If that is OK then probably the cheapest option is to try crash data. I guess I have nothing to lose sending away other than a small amount of money as it looking likely I will need a new module if crash data can't fix it.

[Simmy]

check out there facebook site for a more in depth look at how they operate and see lots of volvo units stacked high on there workbench.

[kdst5]

I have now checked the power to both pins 42 and 43 and they both have +12v

[kdst5]

Spoken to crash data, once I described the fault they said all they could do is transfer the data from my unit to a donor unit if I supplied a donor unit with the same part number. Not sure I want to go down that route as you have no idea what has happened to the donor unit.

[Simmy]

that's going to be expensive make sure to check all plugs under the seats for any loose or broken wires or loose plugs . good luck and keep us posted with any outcome .

[kdst5]

I have now taken it to a local independent Volvo specialist and their conclusion was the SRS module which needs to be replaced. Looking at about £900 so yes expensive.

[kdst5]

All fixed now and yes it was expensive.

Part £545.00
Software £37.80
Diagnostic £75.00
Labour £89.42
VAT £149.44

Total £896.66

This was carried out at an independent Volvo specialist.

[Simmy]

thanks for posting your outcome lots dont . glad you got your car fixed did they give any indication on why the component failed like this? its handy to know so others can avoid similar problems

[kdst5]

No they didn't say why it failed although not sure what they could say unless you start fault finding on the module itself. The module had power at the connector as I tested for that, but Vida could not see it at all. They did say they have done a few recently including one last month.