What is fault code on VW GTI air bag?
It was brough to a mechanic checked the issue. It was found with the following fault code: “code b10001b, drive airbag igniter resistance too high // inspect plug” though the same exact make/model/year of my vehicle fall under the takata recall I was told by Volkswagen that my vehicle’s VIN did not fall under the recall.
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What are the problems with the Volkswagen GTI?
The driver’s seatbelt buckle part (1y1858471g – “fcn buckle”) had failed. This part also failed 7/06 at 45,900 miles along with the comparable part for the passenger’s seat. The airbag system is inoperative when this part does not function. In 8/06 vw made a partial, goodwill warranty adjustment. See all problems of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI .
Do you need a VIN for a VW airbag?
No additional programming of the VIN is required. This is an alternative to purchasing a new or used airbag module that will need to be taken to the VW dealership to have the new or used airbag control module programmed to your vehicle.
Why did the airbag warning indicator light turn on?
My 2002 VW GTI MkIV recently had the airbag warning indicator light turn on. The VW dealership wanted to charge around $600 to fix it. They told me the seatbelt latch was at fault because it had an intermittent connection issue, so I bought a new one and replaced it myself. The dealer then reset the fault code and the light turned off.
Why does the airbag malfunction illuminate in Volkswagens?
The warning light could illuminate after the car has been in a flood, or if there is corrosion in the car’s computer, so the airbag isn’t read properly. A water leak or something similar could cause the computer to corrode. What Should I Do If The Airbag Light Illuminates On Your Volkswagen?
What was the problem with my 2002 VW GTI MkIV?
My 2002 VW GTI MkIV recently had the airbag warning indicator light turn on. The VW dealership wanted to charge around $600 to fix it. They told me the seatbelt latch was at fault because it had an intermittent connection issue, so I bought a new one and replaced it myself.