VOLVO
SRS-003D - Left inflatable curtain. Resistance too low. Intermittent fault
System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
This fault code has different meanings depending on model, model year or engine. Select the meaning that applies to your car.
Applies to the following models:
5 modelsS60 (2001–2009), S80 (1999–2006), V70 (2000–2008), V70 XC / XC70 (2001–2007), XC90 (2003–)
What does this fault code mean?
The fault code is intermittent, meaning it comes and goes. It concerns the left inflatable curtain, where the resistance in the circuit is too low for a longer period. The fault is a short-circuit in the igniter wire or connectors between the curtain and the SRS module, or in the curtain itself.
Possible causes
- Short-circuit in the igniter cable or connectors linking the left curtain to the SRS module
- Short-circuit in the inflatable curtain, giving too low resistance in the igniter
What you can do
- 1Read the code, clear it and road test the car to see whether it comes back
- 2Have a workshop check the female and male sections of the connectors at the SRS module and the curtain for contact resistance and oxidation
- 3Do not work on the airbag system yourself; have a workshop carry out the check and any repairs
Symptoms you may notice1
- SRS warning lamp lit
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.