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Offline djianb

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AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« on: 06 January 2009, 23:04 »
 when i start my engine the airbag light is constantly on also wen i start to drive and the rev's go over 2500 the airbag fault message appears for a few seconds then after that it doesn't remind me only thing is the light stays on anyone know whats up with it or how to fix it?
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Offline Matt_Mk4

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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #1 on: 07 January 2009, 08:30 »
Mine does that mate!

You will need to get it plugged into a fault reader to find out whch airbag has the fault and then go from there!
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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #2 on: 07 January 2009, 15:45 »
who has a fault reader? and is it expensive if there is a fault?
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #3 on: 07 January 2009, 16:02 »
Quote from: djianb on 07 January 2009, 15:45
who has a fault reader? and is it expensive if there is a fault?

local garage or someone local to you with the diagnostic software

alternatively buy one yourself from Ebay / Halfords

until you know the fault you can't really guess the price! could be something simple as a loose connection or you might need a new airbag
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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #4 on: 14 January 2009, 22:52 »
forget buying a new airbag tooooo expensive there like crazy money arn't they?
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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #5 on: 14 January 2009, 22:53 »
Quote from: djianb on 14 January 2009, 22:52
forget buying a new airbag tooooo expensive there like crazy money arn't they?

they can be

which one do you need?  i know of a drivers airbag for sale...........
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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #6 on: 14 January 2009, 22:55 »
Quote from: Rhyso on 14 January 2009, 22:53
Quote from: djianb on 14 January 2009, 22:52
forget buying a new airbag tooooo expensive there like crazy money arn't they?

they can be

which one do you need?  i know of a drivers airbag for sale...........

where? mines sold or it should be but the guy hasnt paid yet  :angry:
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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #7 on: 14 January 2009, 22:57 »
Quote from: dai-cymru on 14 January 2009, 22:55
Quote from: Rhyso on 14 January 2009, 22:53
Quote from: djianb on 14 January 2009, 22:52
forget buying a new airbag tooooo expensive there like crazy money arn't they?

they can be

which one do you need?  i know of a drivers airbag for sale...........

where? mines sold or it should be but the guy hasnt paid yet  :angry:

ah forgot - just thinking he's unlikely to pay and you may have another potential buyer waiting  :wink:
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Offline djianb

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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #8 on: 14 January 2009, 23:05 »
pluggin it into vag com this weekend sooooo fingers crossed i won't need one!! are they hard to fit or?
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Re: AIRBAG FAULT WARNING MESSAGE
« Reply #9 on: 14 January 2009, 23:06 »
Quote from: djianb on 14 January 2009, 23:05
pluggin it into vag com this weekend sooooo fingers crossed i won't need one!! are they hard to fit or?

depends which one

drivers side is a 5 minute job (20 if you include waiting 15 after you've disconnected the battery)

if its the seats urm its a difficult job though most likely the wiring under the seat that is the problem
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