13910 posts · Joined 2008. #9 · Aug 2, 2012. The airbag with the problem was the one in the driver's seat back itself. And the problem was the yellow clip junction under the driver's seat. The codes that came up were 01217 and N199: driver's side curtain air bag igniter short with ground. To read and clear the airbag light you will need a vw specific scan tool so you can read the airbag control module. Most of the issues we have seen with airbag light are ,seat side airbag harness being faulty,clock spring/spiral spring behind the steering wheel. U hope this helps. If that fails it looks like a code resder will be needed to reset the light. Your location is showing as UK, if you include a more exact location some one near may have a reader who can help out. Save Share Can the airbag light be reset without a tool? Without a scanner, most automobile models make it difficult to reset the airbag light. This is a safety warning since, when the airbag light appeared, you should always fix the problem. Fortunately, if you fix the issue, the airbag light will typically also turn off by itself in many automobile models. How to clear an air bag fault code on a vw/audi using vagcom- Select control module#15 Airbag- Select option #2 clear fault- If fault does not clear. Check a take off your airbag and check the grounding wire/connector close to the 6 o'clock position. It's a welded connection and can get loose/break. Mine did exactly that, and as this was the grounding of both the airbag and horn, neither worked. I had to strip some of the wire insulation and weld it to the metal frame. How to Reset the Airbag Light Step 1: The first thing you need to do is remove the negative battery cable from the terminal and wait AT LEAST 10-15 minutes for the capacitors to discharge. Step 2: Make sure that your wheels are straight and that your steering wheel is facing straight. Hold the center section of the wheel in place — where your The airbag light can come on for a variety of reasons, ranging from simple to more complex issues. Some of the most common reasons for the airbag light illuminating in VW California include a faulty sensor, loose or corroded connections, faulty clockspring, and defective airbag control module. 1. Faulty sensor. .

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