VOLVO
SRS-B000211 - Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control. General Electrical Failures. Circuit short to ground
System
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Volvo models this fault code applies to
Applies to the following models:
9 modelsS60 (2011–), S80 (2007–), V40 (2013–), V40 Cross Country (2013–), V60 (2011–), V60 Cross Country (2015–), V70 (2008–), XC60 (2009–), XC70 (2008–)
What does this fault code mean?
The supplemental restraint system (SRS) measures DC voltage in the circuit to the stage 2 driver airbag. The voltage stays too low for too long, which is caused by a short-circuit to ground in that circuit.
Possible causes
- Cable shorted to earth
- Contact resistance or oxidation at the terminals
- Short-circuit at the connectors
- Clockspring shorted to earth in the steering wheel
What you can do
- 1Read and clear the code, then test drive to see whether it returns
- 2Have a workshop check the wire and connectors to the stage 2 driver airbag for a short to ground
- 3If the wire is sound, have a workshop replace the stage 2 driver airbag
- 4Airbags and their wiring should only be handled by a workshop
Symptoms you may notice3
- SRS warning lamp on
- An SRS warning message is shown
- Warning symbol and text message shown in the display
General guidance for car owners. Diagnosis on the car can point to a different cause.