Hi guys,
I accidentally removed the fuse for the airbag while the igniton was on. Now the dashboard says 'faulty airbag'. How do I go about resolving this issue?
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KEVIN PAKKIRI
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
You will probably need to do it via VAGCom, I used to reset airbag lights in my B6 A4 using a fong kong cable and freeware VAGCom software.
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Where are you based?KEVIN PAKKIRI wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:25 pm Hi guys,
I accidentally removed the fuse for the airbag while the igniton was on. Now the dashboard says 'faulty airbag'. How do I go about resolving this issue?
Alot of guys that will help you free of charge. Just give your location
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
You could try disconnecting the battery for a couple hours or overnight, but chances are you'll need VAGCOM
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Hi guys,Rudi46 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 15, 2019 7:36 amWhere are you based?KEVIN PAKKIRI wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:25 pm Hi guys,
I accidentally removed the fuse for the airbag while the igniton was on. Now the dashboard says 'faulty airbag'. How do I go about resolving this issue?
Alot of guys that will help you free of charge. Just give your location
I'm on the east rand, Benoni / Boksburg
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Battery disconnect will not clear an airbog issue, as a matter of fact it will create others rather than solve the one you have. In theneast rand I can assist you after hours or on a weekend. Send me a PM.
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Stephan,
If it's not too much trouble, I'd be interested to hear more about the additional issues that a battery disconnect can cause (seeing that I drive a Mk4 as well).
If it's not too much trouble, I'd be interested to hear more about the additional issues that a battery disconnect can cause (seeing that I drive a Mk4 as well).
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
It records faults with all the units that report to the can bus.
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Thanks Stephan,panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Thu Jan 17, 2019 7:21 am Battery disconnect will not clear an airbog issue, as a matter of fact it will create others rather than solve the one you have. In theneast rand I can assist you after hours or on a weekend. Send me a PM.
I really appreciate your assistance yesterday.
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Hi Guys
I have and airbag light that comes on
I want to know what does the flash mean before it turns to a solid light... When I start then the light will flags once the remain solid...
I have and airbag light that comes on
I want to know what does the flash mean before it turns to a solid light... When I start then the light will flags once the remain solid...
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Re: Reset Faulty Airbag G4 Gti
Need to be plugged into diagnostics. No way to guess. The flash is just when it checks the system, then finds the fault and leaves the light on. Helps nothing towardsnfinding what the fault is.
Stephan van Tonder - Jhb - Putfontein Benoni
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