Airbag light - where on VAG-COM?

[Ehfour]

Re: Airbag light - where on VAG-COM?

I was able to clear the airbag light when I removed my seat with the VAG-COM, so that should do it. I have the full working version with cable if needed!

[The Brice]

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According to rosstech's site Module 15 is functional for the b5 s4 so I'm betting that your problem is reoccuring. I know it's possible to clear airbag lights on a pre-02 as my A4 is a 99 and like I said I've cleared it's airbag light a few times. Try someones Ross-Tech out first as maybe that's your issue, you could come and use mine but I'm in Okotoks. If the unit needs replacement I'd shop around, if a used one from a parts car can work it could be aquired for muuuuuch cheaper.

Oh and Ryan yes I bought myself an A4 ~1 year ago, well it's for the wifey but since we both work from home I'm usually driving it, and for when it's gone I got myself a 91 CQ for winter beater duties. Seems I'm getting rid of my VW stockpile and now getting a good audi stockpile going.

[The_Jerbel]

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I wouldn't be surprised if the module was dead. It's not uncommon on these cars for the air bag modules to die after 8-10 years.

[Jester B]

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Codes are:

65535 128
Control module [sporadic]

00588 170
Airbag Igniter-Driver Side -N95
Speed deviation too great [sporadic]

Thoughts?

[R_Ethug]

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clear and drive man clear and drive

[Jester B]

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I was able to scan module 15 with the VAD, but could not clear the faults...

Codes won't clear...

[R_Ethug]

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dude you gotta get a real vagcom.. you going to the meet thursday? i can clear it for you

[Jester B]

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I don't know if I'll make the meet or not. Can try. The VAD Mobile *is* as real as they come. It is what George uses at TuneDub...99% sure. But...I'm willing to try a VAG-COM setup some time "just in case".

[p951]

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I'll be interested to see if the "real" Vag-Com will be able to clear it. The VAD Mobile is the same as the VAG-Com, it can do everything that the "real" VAG-Com can do, it's just made for the palm. Hell, a good generic OBD2 reader should be able to clear this too, that's the point of the OBD2 diagnostics - it's a STANDARD! A generic OBD2 reader just won't have to ability to program the electronics as we can with the VAG/VAD coms.

If you're getting a control module (sporadic) code, then you're most likely done. No wonder that it won't clear. Depending on what the actual cause is, we may be able to fix it.

[R_Ethug]

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yea i just checked into the vadmobile.. and then checked your one code out.. you may need a new module :(

you may be able to get one from shokanparts they are a audi wrecker from the US.. they are actually really good i've used them for lots of stuff

[Jester B]

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Had never heard of shokanparts....thanks for the tip. Should have a price from them some time tomorrow....

[R_Ethug]

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yea i got my aluminum sport trim from them for 150 bucks! front plate piece for 25

[Mantis]

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I had an airbag light for almost 2 years, I would clear it and it kept coming back, then one day I cleared it and it stayed cleared, I dont know how or why, it just did, that's my story, I'm stickin to it

[The Brice]

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Hi Jeff,
Not sure if you've sorted this out yet but came across this car being parted noticed the airbag module is only like $80 + shipping if your interested or anybody else looking for some parts for that matter.
Wow I'm an idiot I guess I should throw in the link. http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/...ct=7930&cat=54

[Jester B]

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Hey, thanks for the head's up....really appreciate it.