Our '08 is now about 3 weeks out of warranty, and now when we start it, it says "air bag fault" and the air bag icon stays on.
Any thoughts on this?
Any thoughts on this?
Air Bag Fault??
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Triple square! Some auto parts stores carry them (Harbor Freight doesn't) or you can order from Metalnerd.
So they are keeping it over night to try a "good will" case with VW since its 3 weeks out of warranty. I'll post that part number tomorrow.
I'm really sorry. I meant to do this but it was serviced under "good will" and free of charge because it was so close to warranty. If this is not the PN, let me know.
1 7L6-857-777-F-YLZ BUCKLE
24459 DEFECTIVE DRIVERS SEAT BUCKLE SCANNED, FAULTS FOR DRIVERS SEAT BUCKLE. INSPECT WIRING HARNESS OK, INSPECT CONNECTORS OK....
Must be reset by VW or VAG-COM.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for posting the part number. I did a search on that part number appears to be for the entire buckle plus connector. But do we know if they wiring is actually longer and this issue will not reoccur? $90 DIY is still cheaper than what the dealer wants to do the work.
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If, when you fit the buckle, the harness feels tight, just extend the wiring yourself.
It is easy enough to do.
It is easy enough to do.
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I had my airbag fault checked by the dealer on my 08 treg v6, and it turns out that the weight sensor inside the passenger seat went out. I crapped my pants when he told me how much it was going to be to fix. $1500.00 total for the parts and labor
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That seems very silly money.
I would extend the yellow connector wiring and see if that clears the fault before spending that kind of money.
Even if the fault remained after extending the wiring, I would get a second opinion.
I would extend the yellow connector wiring and see if that clears the fault before spending that kind of money.
Even if the fault remained after extending the wiring, I would get a second opinion.
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It was the sensor in the passenger seat
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How much did that cost you?
I have another question related to the airbag sensor. I watched some idiot on youtube change his battery and he removed the seat rather than tilting it. So as I am also an idiot I did the same and disconnected the wires under the seat. Finally got the new battery in and replaced the connectors and seat but now I have the airbag warning light illuminated. My question is - when I disconnected the wires under the seat, did that cause the warning and if so does it need a VAG-COM to turn it off or will it go off by itself after a few cycles? The light was not on before changing the battery. Thanks
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If it's the video I am thinking of, I asked that guy to make it clear you do not need to take the seat out, just remove the plastic trim pieces on the rear of the seat runners to enable the full rearward tilt.
Yes, you caused the fault code!
No, it will not clear itself.
Yes, you need VCDS to cancel the code.
Yes, you caused the fault code!
No, it will not clear itself.
Yes, you need VCDS to cancel the code.
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I believe any device designed to clear fault codes (think Auto Zone, etc) will clear that fault code. However, if the erratic connection which caused the code to set continues to be erratic the code will return. The VagCom is not necessary in this case.
Try it and find out! If it doesn't work out then find someone with a VagCom. No harm will come of it.
Try it and find out! If it doesn't work out then find someone with a VagCom. No harm will come of it.
I just spoke with my local service center who said that it sometimes clears itself after 100 miles or so. If not he would charge 1 hr labour ($100).
I have a colleague with a OBD11 reader. I could try that to clear it first.
I know I caused the fault and it is not a faulty connector.
Thanks for your replies, I will let you know the results.
I have a colleague with a OBD11 reader. I could try that to clear it first.
I know I caused the fault and it is not a faulty connector.
Thanks for your replies, I will let you know the results.
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No, it does not clear itself after 100 miles!
The system is designed to make you get it get it checked out as it's the key personal safety system in the car.
All the time you drive the car with the light on the airbag is disabled and will NOT operate.
[I have read conflicting views as to whether that is ALL airbags disabled or just the one the system thinks is faulty so don't delay anyway.]
And, yes, a good code reader should be able to reset it - upon reflection I recall my little local garage reset mine okay [and in 5 minutes I might add!] when identifying the issue when I had the common "yellow connector" problem, and the airbagman who actually fixed it also reset it and neither used VCDS.
The system is designed to make you get it get it checked out as it's the key personal safety system in the car.
All the time you drive the car with the light on the airbag is disabled and will NOT operate.
[I have read conflicting views as to whether that is ALL airbags disabled or just the one the system thinks is faulty so don't delay anyway.]
And, yes, a good code reader should be able to reset it - upon reflection I recall my little local garage reset mine okay [and in 5 minutes I might add!] when identifying the issue when I had the common "yellow connector" problem, and the airbagman who actually fixed it also reset it and neither used VCDS.
Airbag warning light
Update on the warning light issue after replacing the battery.
Tried a couple of OBD11 readers and could not clear the light.
Drove 150 miles and it never went off by itself.
Went to Pure Motorsports in San Diego and they turned it off in the carpark within 2 minutes.
Great place. They know what they are on about.
New issue I have is a vacuum leak on the manifold. I hear it 'squeeling' when i let off the throttle but only when the engine is hot and only the fwd top one.
Shop says the only way to cure it is to replace whe whole manifold at a cost of around $2000.
When I looked on this site I see there is a DIY repair but I would rather a shop did it.
Any recommendations on a good shop that will do it?
Update on the warning light issue after replacing the battery.
Tried a couple of OBD11 readers and could not clear the light.
Drove 150 miles and it never went off by itself.
Went to Pure Motorsports in San Diego and they turned it off in the carpark within 2 minutes.
Great place. They know what they are on about.
New issue I have is a vacuum leak on the manifold. I hear it 'squeeling' when i let off the throttle but only when the engine is hot and only the fwd top one.
Shop says the only way to cure it is to replace whe whole manifold at a cost of around $2000.
When I looked on this site I see there is a DIY repair but I would rather a shop did it.
Any recommendations on a good shop that will do it?
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I think we now also will have the air bag recall
Volkswagen said it will recall 680,000 vehicles in the United States due to the potentially faulty airbags, following Daimler which said late on Tuesday 840,000 U.S. vehicles with Takata airbag inflators would be checked.
Volkswagen said it will recall 680,000 vehicles in the United States due to the potentially faulty airbags, following Daimler which said late on Tuesday 840,000 U.S. vehicles with Takata airbag inflators would be checked.
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Saw that today. Do we have Takata air bags?
Air Bag Fault 2004
Hi, Has anybody corrected the Airbag fault by eliminating the big yellow connectors under the driver and passenger seat?
I bought a used 2004 V6 with 38700 miles on the OD. When I looked at the Touareg the Airbag fault/ light was on along with the TPMS sensor fault.
I told the dealership I would by the car if they corrected the faults.
1 day later they called and said everything was fixed. They replaced the TPMS , I have my doubts on this, and said the Airbag light went off by itself. So I purchased the car.
Drove it immediately from Chicago to Charleston S.C. No problems.
After about 2 weeks in S.C. the Airbag fault returned.
I will try the yellow connector delete but would like to know if it solved anybody's airbag problem?
Thanks in advance.
Hi, Has anybody corrected the Airbag fault by eliminating the big yellow connectors under the driver and passenger seat?
I bought a used 2004 V6 with 38700 miles on the OD. When I looked at the Touareg the Airbag fault/ light was on along with the TPMS sensor fault.
I told the dealership I would by the car if they corrected the faults.
1 day later they called and said everything was fixed. They replaced the TPMS , I have my doubts on this, and said the Airbag light went off by itself. So I purchased the car.
Drove it immediately from Chicago to Charleston S.C. No problems.
After about 2 weeks in S.C. the Airbag fault returned.
I will try the yellow connector delete but would like to know if it solved anybody's airbag problem?
Thanks in advance.
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