Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
#11
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> The airbags saved my sister-in-law's life about 4 years ago. I think she
> suffered no major injuries too!
>
> Fixing it can save yours too!
> Maybe a sensor or faulty grounding connection.
> Have someone scan the ECM for the trouble code(s).
>
> Hmmm I wonder if you have an accident, you are injured, the airbags do not
> deploy and your insurance co. does not want to pay you anything for your
> injuries. They claim you operated an unsafe vehicle. hmmm
What happened before airbags were installed as standard equipment? What
about all the cars out there that don't have airbags installed!!
I agree he should get it fixed though.
> The airbags saved my sister-in-law's life about 4 years ago. I think she
> suffered no major injuries too!
>
> Fixing it can save yours too!
> Maybe a sensor or faulty grounding connection.
> Have someone scan the ECM for the trouble code(s).
>
> Hmmm I wonder if you have an accident, you are injured, the airbags do not
> deploy and your insurance co. does not want to pay you anything for your
> injuries. They claim you operated an unsafe vehicle. hmmm
What happened before airbags were installed as standard equipment? What
about all the cars out there that don't have airbags installed!!
I agree he should get it fixed though.
#12
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> The airbags saved my sister-in-law's life about 4 years ago. I think she
> suffered no major injuries too!
>
> Fixing it can save yours too!
> Maybe a sensor or faulty grounding connection.
> Have someone scan the ECM for the trouble code(s).
>
> Hmmm I wonder if you have an accident, you are injured, the airbags do not
> deploy and your insurance co. does not want to pay you anything for your
> injuries. They claim you operated an unsafe vehicle. hmmm
What happened before airbags were installed as standard equipment? What
about all the cars out there that don't have airbags installed!!
I agree he should get it fixed though.
> The airbags saved my sister-in-law's life about 4 years ago. I think she
> suffered no major injuries too!
>
> Fixing it can save yours too!
> Maybe a sensor or faulty grounding connection.
> Have someone scan the ECM for the trouble code(s).
>
> Hmmm I wonder if you have an accident, you are injured, the airbags do not
> deploy and your insurance co. does not want to pay you anything for your
> injuries. They claim you operated an unsafe vehicle. hmmm
What happened before airbags were installed as standard equipment? What
about all the cars out there that don't have airbags installed!!
I agree he should get it fixed though.
#13
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
dave AKA vwdoc1 wrote:
> The airbags saved my sister-in-law's life about 4 years ago. I think she
> suffered no major injuries too!
>
> Fixing it can save yours too!
> Maybe a sensor or faulty grounding connection.
> Have someone scan the ECM for the trouble code(s).
>
> Hmmm I wonder if you have an accident, you are injured, the airbags do not
> deploy and your insurance co. does not want to pay you anything for your
> injuries. They claim you operated an unsafe vehicle. hmmm
What happened before airbags were installed as standard equipment? What
about all the cars out there that don't have airbags installed!!
I agree he should get it fixed though.
> The airbags saved my sister-in-law's life about 4 years ago. I think she
> suffered no major injuries too!
>
> Fixing it can save yours too!
> Maybe a sensor or faulty grounding connection.
> Have someone scan the ECM for the trouble code(s).
>
> Hmmm I wonder if you have an accident, you are injured, the airbags do not
> deploy and your insurance co. does not want to pay you anything for your
> injuries. They claim you operated an unsafe vehicle. hmmm
What happened before airbags were installed as standard equipment? What
about all the cars out there that don't have airbags installed!!
I agree he should get it fixed though.
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in
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> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
message news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
> Hello,
>
> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't
> go off after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is
> wrong with the airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to
> what kind of expense I can expect if I take it to the service?
> I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't really afford some
> expensive repairs
>
> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused
> the problem. I didn't have an accident or anything like that,
> it's been pretty much just normal driving.
>
> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the
> airbag system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle
clips into, near the transmission tunnel), then these are the
usual suspects. Either the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a
relatively cheap item), or more usually, the electrical connector
under the base of the seat has an open circuit. This can be
either general electrical corrosion, or more often, the connector
gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under the
seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either
main stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a
small case of beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault
codes is often enough to clear the airbag light.
Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the
under-seat connector, either with the ignition on, or with the
battery connected, as this will throw another DTC error code,
store it in the ECU, and still keep your airbag light on.
Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do
get this checked out and sorted.
Rgds, Sean
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"LeakiestWink" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message
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> "Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in message
> news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
>> Hello,
>>
>> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't go off
>> after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is wrong with the
>> airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to what kind of expense I can
>> expect if I take it to the service? I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't
>> really afford some expensive repairs
>>
>> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused the problem.
>> I didn't have an accident or anything like that, it's been pretty much
>> just normal driving.
>>
>> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the airbag
>> system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
>
> Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
>
> If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle clips into,
> near the transmission tunnel), then these are the usual suspects. Either
> the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a relatively cheap item), or more
> usually, the electrical connector under the base of the seat has an open
> circuit. This can be either general electrical corrosion, or more often,
> the connector gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under
> the seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
>
> Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either main
> stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a small case of
> beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault codes is often enough
> to clear the airbag light.
>
> Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the under-seat
> connector, either with the ignition on, or with the battery connected, as
> this will throw another DTC error code, store it in the ECU, and still
> keep your airbag light on.
>
> Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
> disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do get this
> checked out and sorted.
>
> Rgds, Sean
Thanks a bunch, this is all very usefull info. I suspect it might be the
contact under the seat, since I sort of remember doing a very thorough
cleaning of the car before the lamp went on
--
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> "Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in message
> news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
>> Hello,
>>
>> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't go off
>> after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is wrong with the
>> airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to what kind of expense I can
>> expect if I take it to the service? I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't
>> really afford some expensive repairs
>>
>> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused the problem.
>> I didn't have an accident or anything like that, it's been pretty much
>> just normal driving.
>>
>> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the airbag
>> system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
>
> Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
>
> If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle clips into,
> near the transmission tunnel), then these are the usual suspects. Either
> the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a relatively cheap item), or more
> usually, the electrical connector under the base of the seat has an open
> circuit. This can be either general electrical corrosion, or more often,
> the connector gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under
> the seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
>
> Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either main
> stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a small case of
> beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault codes is often enough
> to clear the airbag light.
>
> Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the under-seat
> connector, either with the ignition on, or with the battery connected, as
> this will throw another DTC error code, store it in the ECU, and still
> keep your airbag light on.
>
> Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
> disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do get this
> checked out and sorted.
>
> Rgds, Sean
Thanks a bunch, this is all very usefull info. I suspect it might be the
contact under the seat, since I sort of remember doing a very thorough
cleaning of the car before the lamp went on
--
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www.stojcic.com
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"LeakiestWink" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message
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> "Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in message
> news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
>> Hello,
>>
>> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't go off
>> after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is wrong with the
>> airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to what kind of expense I can
>> expect if I take it to the service? I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't
>> really afford some expensive repairs
>>
>> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused the problem.
>> I didn't have an accident or anything like that, it's been pretty much
>> just normal driving.
>>
>> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the airbag
>> system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
>
> Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
>
> If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle clips into,
> near the transmission tunnel), then these are the usual suspects. Either
> the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a relatively cheap item), or more
> usually, the electrical connector under the base of the seat has an open
> circuit. This can be either general electrical corrosion, or more often,
> the connector gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under
> the seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
>
> Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either main
> stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a small case of
> beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault codes is often enough
> to clear the airbag light.
>
> Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the under-seat
> connector, either with the ignition on, or with the battery connected, as
> this will throw another DTC error code, store it in the ECU, and still
> keep your airbag light on.
>
> Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
> disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do get this
> checked out and sorted.
>
> Rgds, Sean
Thanks a bunch, this is all very usefull info. I suspect it might be the
contact under the seat, since I sort of remember doing a very thorough
cleaning of the car before the lamp went on
--
online photo portfolio
www.stojcic.com
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> "Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in message
> news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
>> Hello,
>>
>> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't go off
>> after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is wrong with the
>> airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to what kind of expense I can
>> expect if I take it to the service? I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't
>> really afford some expensive repairs
>>
>> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused the problem.
>> I didn't have an accident or anything like that, it's been pretty much
>> just normal driving.
>>
>> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the airbag
>> system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
>
> Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
>
> If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle clips into,
> near the transmission tunnel), then these are the usual suspects. Either
> the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a relatively cheap item), or more
> usually, the electrical connector under the base of the seat has an open
> circuit. This can be either general electrical corrosion, or more often,
> the connector gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under
> the seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
>
> Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either main
> stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a small case of
> beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault codes is often enough
> to clear the airbag light.
>
> Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the under-seat
> connector, either with the ignition on, or with the battery connected, as
> this will throw another DTC error code, store it in the ECU, and still
> keep your airbag light on.
>
> Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
> disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do get this
> checked out and sorted.
>
> Rgds, Sean
Thanks a bunch, this is all very usefull info. I suspect it might be the
contact under the seat, since I sort of remember doing a very thorough
cleaning of the car before the lamp went on
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Re: Airbag lamp on dashboard constantly on
"LeakiestWink" <you.ARE.the.weakest.link@good.bye> wrote in message
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> "Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in message
> news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
>> Hello,
>>
>> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't go off
>> after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is wrong with the
>> airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to what kind of expense I can
>> expect if I take it to the service? I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't
>> really afford some expensive repairs
>>
>> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused the problem.
>> I didn't have an accident or anything like that, it's been pretty much
>> just normal driving.
>>
>> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the airbag
>> system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
>
> Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
>
> If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle clips into,
> near the transmission tunnel), then these are the usual suspects. Either
> the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a relatively cheap item), or more
> usually, the electrical connector under the base of the seat has an open
> circuit. This can be either general electrical corrosion, or more often,
> the connector gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under
> the seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
>
> Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either main
> stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a small case of
> beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault codes is often enough
> to clear the airbag light.
>
> Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the under-seat
> connector, either with the ignition on, or with the battery connected, as
> this will throw another DTC error code, store it in the ECU, and still
> keep your airbag light on.
>
> Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
> disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do get this
> checked out and sorted.
>
> Rgds, Sean
Thanks a bunch, this is all very usefull info. I suspect it might be the
contact under the seat, since I sort of remember doing a very thorough
cleaning of the car before the lamp went on
--
online photo portfolio
www.stojcic.com
news:toqdnePjXo2fNBXbRVnyhgA@bt.com...
> "Drazen Stojcic Buntovnik" <drazenMAKNI@stojcic.com> wrote in message
> news:f68h7f$nt9$1@ss408.t-com.hr...
>> Hello,
>>
>> few days ago the Airbag lamp on the dashboard lit up and didn't go off
>> after few seconds as usually. I'm guessing something is wrong with the
>> airbag system, but I'm a bit concerned as to what kind of expense I can
>> expect if I take it to the service? I'm pretty much broke atm, so I can't
>> really afford some expensive repairs
>>
>> On the other hand, I have no idea as to what could've caused the problem.
>> I didn't have an accident or anything like that, it's been pretty much
>> just normal driving.
>>
>> I'm also wondering could it be it's just a signal to have the airbag
>> system checked (the car is A4, year 2000.)?
>
> Well, the other replies haven't been particularly helpful!
>
> If your car has front seat belt tensioners (the bit the buckle clips into,
> near the transmission tunnel), then these are the usual suspects. Either
> the pyrotechnic "grabber" has failed (a relatively cheap item), or more
> usually, the electrical connector under the base of the seat has an open
> circuit. This can be either general electrical corrosion, or more often,
> the connector gets disturbed by rear passenger feet, stowing objects under
> the seat, or over-zealous vacuuming under the seat.
>
> Unfortunately, you will need a proper diagnostic check, either main
> stealer, or a friend with VAG-COM (and your offering of a small case of
> beer ). A simple clearing of the stored fault codes is often enough
> to clear the airbag light.
>
> Whatever you do, do NOT try to unplug and reconnect the under-seat
> connector, either with the ignition on, or with the battery connected, as
> this will throw another DTC error code, store it in the ECU, and still
> keep your airbag light on.
>
> Whilst the airbag light is illuminated, ALL SRS functions will be
> disabled, irrespective of the "faulty" component, so please do get this
> checked out and sorted.
>
> Rgds, Sean
Thanks a bunch, this is all very usefull info. I suspect it might be the
contact under the seat, since I sort of remember doing a very thorough
cleaning of the car before the lamp went on
--
online photo portfolio
www.stojcic.com