What is error 01221 on VW Passat B5 airbag light?

What is error 01221 on VW Passat B5 airbag light?

VW Passat B5 airbag light on error 01221 crash sensor. Fault finding and repair. – YouTube If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What is the fault code for the Jetta airbag?

If your problem is with the driver airbag then this fix will not help your cause. As far as the fault goes there are only a few possibilities left, it is either the actual airbag in the steering wheel, the module or the wiring between the two.

Where can I find the VW fault code?

Call us at 888-779-9029 M-F 9-5 EST See below for more information about the VW fault codes: CRASH DATA STORED (Send airbag module & seat belts to MyAirbags to be reset) Seat belt pretensioner (Send airbag module & seat belts to MyAirbags to be reset) Crash data for belt tensioner stored (Send airbag module & seat belts to MyAirbags to be reset)

Is there a recall on the VW Passat airbag?

Get your VIN & call your VW dealer service dept. and have them look up your car to see airbag recall has been done. There is an open recall for the wires under the passanger seat that can become exposed and cause the fault. I think there was a letter sent to owners. I can check tonight if i still have it.

How does a diagnostic code work on a VW?

A Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the instrument cluster alerts the driver to the fault and the need to have the system checked for fault codes. These codes follow a standard format and are known as Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). DTCs are assigned two codes. The first code is a numerical code assigned by the factory.

What is the DTC code for a VW?

VW Online Technical Library – Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) Tables 2 of 33 10/31/04 9:27 PM Px7xx transmission Px8xx transmission Px9xx control modules, input and output signals The fourth and fifth digits designate the individual components and systems.

What is the fuel pump relay on a Passat?

The 404 apparently used as a fuel pump relay in other VW models. The 449 is a 4 pin and used as a generic relay, sometimes used as a fuel pump relay. The 404 is a 5 pin relay again sometimes used as a fuel pump relay. The relay slot in my B6 Passat Estate only shows pin receptors for 4 pins so I imagine that a 449 might work too.