Diagnostic on mk4 GTi

[hardmonkeys]

This is great news, it's not my daily driver, so yes...I can wait! Thanks

Warren

[hardmonkeys]

Just checked the mot history of my GTi, the airbag light has been on since 2011...this doesn't bode well...hope this can be sorted   

[Rhyso]

Just checked the mot history of my GTi, the airbag light has been on since 2011...this doesn't bode well...hope this can be sorted   

Always thought an airbag light was an MOT failure 

[HJGTI]

It is now , any lights on dash at all is an mot failure !

Before I believe it was just an advisory if it was on

[hardmonkeys]

Just checked the mot history of my GTi, the airbag light has been on since 2011...this doesn't bode well...hope this can be sorted   

Always thought an airbag light was an MOT failure 

Advisory only until 20 March 2013
The legal process for changing regulations has taken longer than expected and the bedding in period for the new items has been extended several times.

The latest news from VOSA is that:

The legislation to enable the changes required under Directive 2010/48/EU to the MOT test for Classes 4, 5 & 7, will come into force on 20 March 2013. Plans are now underway to enable the items (added to the inspection manuals in January 2012), which are currently being advised, to become fail items from 20 March 2013 where defects are found.

The latest version of the MOT inspection manual shows the new reasons for failure highlighted

(5 March 2013)

http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/car-servicing-repair/mot-changes-2012.html

[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

Hi all,

Ordered a golf handbook off ebay, having a quick look through it and it says if the airbag light flashes, like mine, it could of been deactivated by vw...any ideas?? It flashes for around 10secs then stays on..

Warren

[itavaltalainen]

tyre place sure used an obd2 scanner, which can only scan emissions relevant controllers (typically that the ecu).

all other comms do not need to be standardised i.e. manufacturers keep their own protocol...

could check you fault codes but am about 150 miles one way

there is a vcds user list with lots of people on them (vwaudiforum.co.uk):
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=209563024277134815192.0004c505be14b22419dbe

[hardmonkeys]

Is this any good to me?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAG-COM-USB-ODB2-DIAGNOSTIC-CABLE-409-1-OBD2-II-LEAD-/370743096094?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item565202b31e

Thanks

[mar_k]

I have this reader and it works well,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vgate-Scan-VS450-VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-Engine-ABS-AIR-BAG-/320915270924?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ab80a6d0c



I can confirm is DOES reset airbag lights..........

[novadragon007]

I have this reader and it works well,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vgate-Scan-VS450-VW-Audi-Seat-Skoda-Fault-Code-Reader-Scanner-Engine-ABS-AIR-BAG-/320915270924?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ab80a6d0c



I can confirm is DOES reset airbag lights..........

also used this it does do alot of vw stuff. the cable you referred to on ebay id personally avoid, you still have to get the software for it which is ross tech you would download from and chances are the cable wont work properly. I thought i got a hell of a deal for my genuine ross tech cable and software off ebay for 65 quid