2001 V70 XC

Ok I've already learned the error of my ways regarding removing the factory stereo and installing an aftermarket one. I tripped the Airbag light by removing it without disconnecting the negative battery cable first.

However, I went to a repair shop to get the light reset, and both of their scanners/diagnostic tools came back negative on any code in the system being tripped. One had a message "Unable to communicate with computer" or something like that. So it appears I am unable to reset the airbag light. Any ideas what would cause this? Are there hidden fuses somewhere in the airbag system that somehow may have popped or shorted by removing a radio?

 

Did you go to a Volvo shop? I had a 2001 V70 2.4t and did the same thing - only in my case I didn't disconnect the radio, I disconnected the climate control to replace the backlight bulbs. I'm not sure how the airbags and the climate control are connected, but they are - I should have asked. I went to a local shop that does import cars and they said that they can't communicate with the air bag module on Volvos. I tried a couple places like that and they told me the same thing, so I decided to bring to a place that specialized in Volvos and Saabs. Cost me $35 to get it reset and haven't had issues since. Find a shop that does Volvo and there should be no problem to reset the light.

 

Yeah it was a specialty shop. German Auto Repair in Fresno, CA. They do BMW, Volvo, Volkswagen, Audi, MB, Ferrari etc. I avoid the Volvo dealer in Fresno at all costs. They once tried to charge me $3,300 to fix a leaky oil cap.

 

I did the same thing. Bought a BSR PPC code reader and reset tool. I dont know if they are still available. Check Ebay.