Air Bag Warning Light

JohnPodge · 02-06-2006, 08:48 PM

My 99 A4 seems to be at that age that it keeps my Audi mechanic busy. Recently the air bag light came on and stayed on. I would rather not take it in if I don't have to. Was wondering if a brave sole can check of few areas without detonating the air bags. With 90K miles on the car, what's the likely culprit? The car was rear ended 6 months ago, and the bags were not deployed. The light never came on until a few months after I got it from the shop. Any help thanks

audipardner · 02-06-2006, 09:19 PM

ours is doing the same thing. it has over 100k but never in an accident. I was thinking that it was a sceduled maintainance thing.

tomsaunders · 03-03-2006, 09:12 AM

Mine's just come on my 98 A3 1.8t. It's due for it's 90,000 mile service too. I reckon it may be due for a check like you say.

nilz18t · 03-06-2006, 11:22 AM

Hi guys,

Thought i might as well join in as well.....

My Airbag light has come on as well this morning, just about to hit 100k on the mileage.

Has anybody got any real tips/resolution or answer to this issue please.

Thanks
Nilz

**mandoh** · 03-06-2006, 01:55 PM

haha, my car also has the same problem. i bought it with 90k and the light was on when i purchased it. i've been searching everything but unfortunally no succes. i am about to take the car to an Audi dealer and see wat the problem is b/c inspection is due this month, and i also have a check egine,and abs/brake lights going on!!!!!

Randomjim · 03-06-2006, 03:30 PM

No doubt i'll be joining the party soon. About to clock up 90k got the 'insp' on the screen now. Guess airbag is next!

nilz18t · 03-07-2006, 09:42 AM

Update....

Just been to see a mate with VAGCOM and he has identified that the Passenger Side Airbag is displaying a fault, i have been told to check all the wires under the seat and then go back and see if that clears the fault, so i will give that a go and keep you updated, he also said that it is more than likely that the wire has become loose or something like that under the seat, as a fault isnt going to pop up just like that.

If you guys have any updates, please advise and i will do the same.

Thanks
Nilz

Dawie · 03-07-2006, 09:58 AM

I recently removed my steering wheel to check on faulty horn working intermittently (see separate post – help appreciated). I had to disconnect the airbag and afterwards the light remained on. Seems the “open circuit” is logged in memory and needs to be reset. Took it to a dealer this morning who linked it to their “computer” and did the reset free of charge.

hfhsteel · 03-07-2006, 12:38 PM

To clear the light you will need a VAG-COM, and check the wiring under the driver seat. Its pretty easy to do, if you dont mind spending the $300+ for a vag-com and have a laptop to hook it up to.

nilz18t · 03-07-2006, 04:38 PM

What wiring is it that i am checking exactly as i have looked under the seat and can see the wires, but dont know how to disconnect them and check that they are connected up properly.

Any help would be much appreciated

03-06-2006, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
mandoh Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 503 Gallery: (0)	haha, my car also has the same problem. i bought it with 90k and the light was on when i purchased it. i've been searching everything but unfortunally no succes. i am about to take the car to an Audi dealer and see wat the problem is b/c inspection is due this month, and i also have a check egine,and abs/brake lights going on!!!!! __________________ Its Better To Lead Than To Follow!!!! 1998 Audi A4 2.8l 30valve=SOLD mods-2.75in. milltek cat/bac exhaust,power adder short-ram intake,Giac ecu flash(awetunning),5%tint rear half,blacked out halo headlights 2007 WR Blue Subaru Wrx Sti mods- 3in.catless T/B exhaust,(invidia g200 cat-bac,v2catless D/P),COBB AP tune on 93oct,18x8.5 gunmetal work emotion cr's,blacked out headlights

03-06-2006, 03:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Randomjim Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 470 Gallery: (0)	No doubt i'll be joining the party soon. About to clock up 90k got the 'insp' on the screen now. Guess airbag is next! __________________ I ate a big red candle!

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02-06-2006, 08:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnPodge Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	My 99 A4 seems to be at that age that it keeps my Audi mechanic busy. Recently the air bag light came on and stayed on. I would rather not take it in if I don't have to. Was wondering if a brave sole can check of few areas without detonating the air bags. With 90K miles on the car, what's the likely culprit? The car was rear ended 6 months ago, and the bags were not deployed. The light never came on until a few months after I got it from the shop. Any help thanks

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02-06-2006, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
audipardner Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14 Gallery: (0)	ours is doing the same thing. it has over 100k but never in an accident. I was thinking that it was a sceduled maintainance thing.

03-03-2006, 09:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
tomsaunders Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3 Gallery: (0)	Mine's just come on my 98 A3 1.8t. It's due for it's 90,000 mile service too. I reckon it may be due for a check like you say.

03-06-2006, 11:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
nilz18t Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 76 Gallery: (0)	Hi guys, Thought i might as well join in as well..... My Airbag light has come on as well this morning, just about to hit 100k on the mileage. Has anybody got any real tips/resolution or answer to this issue please. Thanks Nilz

03-07-2006, 09:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
nilz18t Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 76 Gallery: (0)	Update.... Just been to see a mate with VAGCOM and he has identified that the Passenger Side Airbag is displaying a fault, i have been told to check all the wires under the seat and then go back and see if that clears the fault, so i will give that a go and keep you updated, he also said that it is more than likely that the wire has become loose or something like that under the seat, as a fault isnt going to pop up just like that. If you guys have any updates, please advise and i will do the same. Thanks Nilz

03-07-2006, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Dawie Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Gallery: (0)	I recently removed my steering wheel to check on faulty horn working intermittently (see separate post – help appreciated). I had to disconnect the airbag and afterwards the light remained on. Seems the “open circuit” is logged in memory and needs to be reset. Took it to a dealer this morning who linked it to their “computer” and did the reset free of charge.

03-07-2006, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
hfhsteel Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 44 Gallery: (0)	To clear the light you will need a VAG-COM, and check the wiring under the driver seat. Its pretty easy to do, if you dont mind spending the $300+ for a vag-com and have a laptop to hook it up to.

03-07-2006, 04:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
nilz18t Full Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 76 Gallery: (0)	What wiring is it that i am checking exactly as i have looked under the seat and can see the wires, but dont know how to disconnect them and check that they are connected up properly. Any help would be much appreciated

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