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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 17:42

Title: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 17:42
Took my clocks out earlier to clean the dust out from behind. Now i have an airbag fault, whicj i never had before.
Is this due to be taking the clocks out, and can i fix it. :sad:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 14 April 2012, 17:46
think you need someone with vagcom to reset your air bag light?
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2012, 17:51
Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 14 April 2012, 17:46
think you need someone with vagcom to reset your air bag light?

Yes its normal after removing the clocks as said you need vagcom or a code reader to reset the light  :smiley:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 17:56
Well that's a bit of a s**t, but at least it can be fixed. Anyone got VAGCOM in Gloucestershire, or near St.Ives (off on hols there soon)
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2012, 18:11
Get one of these and do it yourself  it will save you money if you are keeping the car  :wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150667799048?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2314802a08
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 18:23
That doesn't look bad, i may get one.
Definately keeping the car, i'd never had a Golf until i bought this a year ago, and it#s the best car i've ever had. :cool:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: old_n07 on 14 April 2012, 21:27
The way to avoid the airbag light in future is to keep the ignition off while the clocks are out :afro:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: Wayne on 14 April 2012, 21:28
I can highly recommend one of those ebay code readers mine has saved me a fortune.
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 April 2012, 21:37
Quote from: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 18:23
it#s the best car i've ever had. :cool:

Give it time  :grin:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: richw911 on 14 April 2012, 21:49
Quote from: Wazzzer on 14 April 2012, 21:37
Quote from: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 18:23
it#s the best car i've ever had. :cool:

Give it time  :grin:

Was waiting for someone to spot that  :grin:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: Rhyso on 14 April 2012, 21:54
Quote from: Wazzzer on 14 April 2012, 21:37
Quote from: Skibzee on 14 April 2012, 18:23
it#s the best car i've ever had. :cool:

Give it time  :grin:

You'll all see the light one day  :laugh:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: tigerj360 on 16 April 2012, 13:25
Quote from: richw911 on 14 April 2012, 18:11
Get one of these and do it yourself  it will save you money if you are keeping the car  :wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150667799048?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2314802a08

I got one of these, there great! However i have the airbag light from clocks being disconnected and it doesnt seem to clear it  :sad:
Title: Re: Airbag fault after disconnecting the clocks
Post by: richw911 on 16 April 2012, 13:42
Quote from: tigerj360 on 16 April 2012, 13:25
Quote from: richw911 on 14 April 2012, 18:11
Get one of these and do it yourself  it will save you money if you are keeping the car  :wink:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-VAG-Diagnostic-Fault-Code-Reader-CAN-OBD2-/150667799048?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item2314802a08

I got one of these, there great! However i have the airbag light from clocks being disconnected and it doesnt seem to clear it  :sad:

Ah yes you are correct not all of the cheap readers can reset the Air bag and ABS lights!

Sorry OP!  :embarassed: