SRS Airbag Control Module Internal Fault
1994-2004 Chevrolet S-10 2.2L I4
Description
The SRS airbag control module has detected an internal hardware or software fault.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS system completely disabled
- All airbags inoperative
- Multiple SRS codes may be set
Common Causes
- ACM internal circuit failure
- ACM software corruption
- Power supply issue to ACM
- Previous crash event stored in module
Diagnostic Steps
- Check ACM power and ground circuits
- Read all stored SRS codes
- Check for crash event data
- Test ACM communication on diagnostic bus
- Inspect ACM connector
Repair Notes
Replace airbag control module. Module must be programmed to vehicle. Previous crash data means module must be replaced, not cleared.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0085 on Other Vehicles
Chevrolet Astro
1995-2005 4.3L V6 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2002-2006 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2002-2006 8.1L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 5.3L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Avalanche
2007-2013 6.0L V8 Vortec
Chevrolet Aveo
2012-2018 1.6L I4
Chevrolet Beat
2018-2021 1.2L I4
Chevrolet Beretta
1990-1996 2.2L I4
Common Questions
What does code B0085 mean on a 1994-2004 Chevrolet S-10?
B0085 stands for "SRS Airbag Control Module Internal Fault". The SRS airbag control module has detected an internal hardware or software fault.
What are the symptoms of B0085 on a Chevrolet S-10?
Common symptoms of B0085 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS system completely disabled, All airbags inoperative, Multiple SRS codes may be set.
What causes B0085 on a 1994-2004 Chevrolet S-10?
Common causes of B0085 include: ACM internal circuit failure, ACM software corruption, Power supply issue to ACM, Previous crash event stored in module.