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2011 AUDI A4

2.0L Turbo I4AWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
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B0085critical severityBody

SRS Airbag Control Module Internal Fault

on 2011 Audi A4 2.0L Turbo I4 · 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

  1. Check ACM power and ground circuits
  2. Read all stored SRS codes
  3. Check for crash event data
  4. Test ACM communication on diagnostic bus
  5. 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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