VOLVO
SRS-0159 - Passenger seat belt buckle. Faulty signal. Intermittent fault
System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
2 modelsS40 (1996–2004), V40 (1996–2004)
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What does this fault code mean?
The current to the passenger seat belt buckle is outside the expected range. Poor contact in the connectors or a faulty buckle can be the cause. The fault is intermittent and may not be present right now.
Possible causes
- Contact resistance in the connectors at the buckle
- Faulty seat belt buckle
What you can do
- 1Have a workshop visually check the connector at the passenger seat belt buckle for loose, oxidised or corroded contacts
- 2Clear the code and see if it comes back
- 3If it comes back, have a workshop check the connector with diagnostic equipment and replace the buckle if the connector is fault-free
- 4Do not work on the airbag system yourself; have a workshop check it
Symptoms you may notice1
- The SRS warning lamp is on
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.