B0085critical severityBody
SRS Airbag Control Module Internal Fault
on 2000 Volvo S80 2.9L I6 · AWD
What this code means
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.
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit