Diagnostic on mk4 GTi

[hardmonkeys]

Hi all, I'm pretty much stuck on this little issue I have...I went to a non-dealer garage...in fact it was a tyre and exhaust place, and they plugged me in to their computer, it came up with 9 fault codes that he cleared, but no airbag fault...now..what does this mean??

1. There is a fault, but their crap system didn't pick it up?
2. There ISN'T a fault, and I need to take to VW or hire a man with VAGCOM to clear? Is there anyone in the south west?? I'm in Weymouth, but im prepared to travel.

I have tried the under seat wires, all seem ok to me, not been under the carpet or 'owt surely if the seat wires were problematic it'd be on the connector under the seats...wouldn't not?

Not attempted the passenger airbag, although the cover was loose when I bought the car...the drivers airbag looks to be free of damage..and what not...

Has anyone had this problem...and what did you do to rectify..

Thanks :-)

[dom]

Would help if you said what the issue was! I'm assuming airbag light permanently on?

[hardmonkeys]

Would help if you said what the issue was! I'm assuming airbag light permanently on?

Ahh, sorry lol..yeh, when the ignition is turned on, it flashes, 4 or 5 times, then stays on permanently..I was expecting their computer to pick it up..which has baffled me even more lol

Thanks

[beppe2672]

I had an issue with a mk5 were the airbag light was in but vag com couldn't communicate with the airbag ecu, so it wasn't throwing any codes up. Had the replace tha air bag control unit in the end.

[golfyste]

When they plugged in their computer did they look in the right place?
For example on vagcom you have the engine section which shows you the engine faults but you also have I terroir electrics and airbag and and etc etc

[hardmonkeys]

now you come to mention it..i didnt notice...he better of...he charged me £35!!

[topher]

i doubt a tyre place will have anything more than a generic obd reader that will only give you engine fault codes. i can't remember if a static fault will make the airbag warning light flash before it goes solid, i have a feeling that's what happens when you disable one of the airbags in the control module (e.g passenger bag disabled so you can put a kid in the front). Either way even if you find a broken wire and fix it the airbag light won't go out until the fault has been cleared.. get yourself to a proper vw specialist, there are far too many clueless garages out there offering "diagnostics".

[jonnyturbo]

Yep as topher said get a proper reader for your mk4 eBay job works fine for the mk4 . Check all wiring / connectors clear fault and go from there . If light comes back on its obviously something else

[hardmonkeys]

Thanks, I did wonder! I will get a vw specialist to do it! Makes sense

Thanks again

[Wazzzer]

If you can wait I'm coming down to Weymouth in a few weeks...