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Offline Hobnob

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Airbag Fault
« on: 17 November 2005, 09:02 »
Started me 2000 1.8T this morning and a load beep then " Airbag Fault" is showing on the dash.... Is this going to be expensive to fix as I am really skint at the moment and already have a bad slow puncture to get sorted before the bad weather that I can't afford
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Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2005, 13:30 »
Not sure if this will work, but maybe try & disconnect the battery for about 30 mins, 7 see if it clears it??? :undecided:
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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #2 on: 17 November 2005, 13:53 »
could try that like, at least worth a try, but will that reset the code on my radio as I'm not sure I ever got that when I bought the car
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Offline cocka

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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #3 on: 18 November 2005, 15:24 »
I disconneted my battery the other day and didnt have to put the code back in for my radio for some reason, maybe there is a back up battery in there? Just had to reset my clock on the dash.
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Offline GazB

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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #4 on: 18 November 2005, 20:25 »
I think the code in the radio is switchable on or off :undecided:
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Offline svartalf

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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #5 on: 20 November 2005, 07:58 »
My airbag light came on so I turned it off with the VAGcom (?) software.
This worked for a few weeks so I turned it off again and it's never come back.
Weird..
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Offline Hobnob

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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #6 on: 21 November 2005, 09:14 »
Car is due a service at 77,000 and has just over 76,000 on there now so thinking on just putting it in for a service as I have a slow puncture that needs looking at as well before the Winter,

So the question is now, should I get it serviced by VW (and how much is that likely to cost including airbag fault and tyre) or should I just take it to a local garage (but will they be able to fix the airbag fault).
Its the first service since buying the car so haven't got a clue how much it will cost
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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #7 on: 21 November 2005, 09:55 »
most dealerships use local tyre places to sort punctures, take the figure they got charged then add a bit to it before handing you the bill, so i'd avoid that :grin:

not sure about using any old garage, but if you have a vw specialist in the area then i'd recommend that before you let the dealership YTS trainees near your motor :laugh:
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Offline Hobnob

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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #8 on: 21 November 2005, 11:03 »
Guess, I'll have a look and find a VW specialist



Edit:
Forgot to add how do you find VW specialists?
« Last Edit: 21 November 2005, 11:30 by Hobnob »
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Re: Airbag Fault
« Reply #9 on: 21 November 2005, 12:01 »
where are you based ?

have a quick look in the 'good guys' section, see if there's anyone close to you.
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