Hello,

I have a problem with my SRS Indicator Light

New to the forum. My teen daughters just bought a 1996 960 Wagon, with 130,00. In overall good shape. One question. The battery is questionable. In an effort to re-load anti-theft radio code that previous owner son locked out, I had to leave the key in acessory which runs some of the lites, and it was 30 degrees. I did have battery charger on 2 amp trickle. Anyways, did this for a little over an hour and then couldn't start car, dead battery. Was able to start it with the battery charger on 10 amp. When I did start it the SBS lite on the dash came on and now stays on while driving. Is it possible a dead or near dead battery is to blame ?? Any other thoughts ?? Has not been an issue the week we've owned the car. Would really like to keep it out of the shop. Any help would be greatly appreciated. MBFish.

 

Well, you will NOT get that SRS light out unless you take it to a Volvo stealer or shop that can reset it for you. They have to hook it up to a computer to get it off. It can be an air bag or seat belt retractor that triggered it. I just had mine reset on our S70 and it has NOT come back on. My mechanic charged me $37 to reset it.

As for the radio, you can simply drive the car around and when the time is up it will show the CODE letters. You don't have to let it sit somewhere with the key on.

 

before u do anything, I suggest u fix the battery problem first. reason why are because srs system require a specific voltage, if the voltage below spec. it will set it on.

 

Thanks to all who replied, I have been away for the holidays, before leaving I did resolve the problem. I replaced the battery and the dealer reset the code. I'll deal with the radio when the weather warms up. With a new battery shouldn't be a problem. The dealer did suggest pulling the fuse on the running lights just to be sure. So, thanks again, and Happy Holidays to all. What a great site, MBFish