What was the 2006 VW Passat air bag failure?
2006 VW Passat 2.0T airbag failure. Two previous airbag fault warning lights, dealer simply reset. On third failure light warning, I was advised the passenger seat airbag system was broken. VW of America advised me to “just drive” with the warning light on and that everything was ok!
Where is the airbag connector on a Volkswagen Passat?
base of the D Pillar right behing the tail light (again look for the typical yellow airbag connector). That one solved the problem. Just unpluging spraying some cleaner and plugging it back in solve the problem.
How many miles does a VW Passat have?
I own a 2006 VW Passat with just over 60K miles. The air bag fault indicator light has come on and I have not had an accident. The dealer’s solution was to replace the entire airbag unit at a cost of nearly $1000.
Why does my VW Jetta have an air bag light?
After our battery was pretty weak we got an Air Bag light on this 2010 VW Jetta TDI. We replaced the window regulator and we had to unhook the side impact air bag sensor which triggered the Air Bag light because we did not unhook the battery.
What does the VW Passat fault warning light mean?
Warning light name: VW Passat lights fault warning light. Description: This warning light comes on due to a fault in the vehicle lighting. Check all lights and change bulb if required. This may also indicate a fault in the dynamic cornering light. Warning light name: VW Passat check engine warning light.
What does the Yellow Cog symbol on a VW Passat mean?
Description: The yellow cog symbol is an indication that the gearbox is overheating and the DSG dual clutch gearbox is too hot. You must pull off the road, stop and place the gear selector into position ‘P’ to allow the gearbox to cool down. Do not drive on until the warning light goes out. Warning light name: VW Passat central warning light.
What does the ESC light on a VW Passat mean?
The ESC light will flash when the system is actively stabilising the vehicle. If the light remains permanently on, it indicates a fault with the ESC system. ESC shares components with the ABS system and so it might be a related fault. Warning light name: VW Passat ABS warning light.