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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: antonis on 09 May 2010, 16:15

Title: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: antonis on 09 May 2010, 16:15

Hi,
My 2006 gti passenger seat occupancy sensor seems to always think that the seat is occupied; and warning a seatbelt light appears on the dash along with a 'bing bing bing' chime.
The alarm stops if the seatbelt on the empty passenger seat is fastened.
I have not yet visited the dealer, has anyone had this problem?
Was it an easy fix? How much did the repair cost?
thanks in advance
-Antonis

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: Spaced on 09 May 2010, 17:42

Yep, Dealer fix, under warranty at the time so I don't know how much it cost, but a simple disconnection may not be an option as it may interfere with the operation of the passenger air bag.

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: ub7rm on 09 May 2010, 17:56

Stupid question but you aren't leaving your laptop bag / briefcase etc on the seat when you get in?

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: antonis on 09 May 2010, 18:55

no, there are no items on seat

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: TagnuT on 09 May 2010, 22:24

Quote from: ub7rm on 09 May 2010, 17:56

Stupid question but you aren't leaving your laptop bag / briefcase etc on the seat when you get in?

My wife used to do that with her hand bag in her car  :grin:

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 10 May 2010, 08:23

Drove me mad so got my mate at VW to turn it off. Pain in the arse every time i got the car in/out garage etc.

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: antonis on 12 May 2010, 06:15

fyi, dealer fix for this is 460 euro for replacement part (weight sensor)

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: Rhyso on 12 May 2010, 16:00

Quote from: antonis on 12 May 2010, 06:15

fyi, dealer fix for this is 460 euro for replacement part (weight sensor)

Crikey!! Get someone with VAGCOM to code out the warning; much cheaper!

Title: Re: passenger seat occupancy sensor
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 13 May 2010, 07:22

Quote from: antonis on 12 May 2010, 06:15

fyi, dealer fix for this is 460 euro for replacement part (weight sensor)

soooo lol about £450 to remind you to tell your passenger to buckle up? That'll be one fault that doesn't get fixed if it ever happens!