How do you turn the airbag light off on a mk5 Golf?

To turn off the passenger airbag use your key in the on/off switch found in the glovebox, the ‘button’ on the dash will then light up.

What would cause airbag light to come on?

The most common cause for the airbag light coming on is that the airbag system is deactivated or turned off. There may be a few reasons for this which you had no control over. What is this? There may be an issue with a crash sensor, SRS module, or other airbag component.

Which fuse is for the airbag light?

What fuse is the airbag fuse? In most models, this is fuse #40, located in the lower right corner of the fuse block. The SRS light is a warning light for your supplemental restraint system (airbags).

What makes airbag light come on?

Sensors can fail or be tripped on accident to cause the airbag warning to illuminate. The sensors will need to be checked and the system will need to be reset. The airbag clock spring is there to maintain continuity between the electrical wiring of the vehicle and the driver-side airbag.

Can a bad battery cause airbag light to come on?

A bad battery will affect he voltage regulator and alternator. The alternator is now working harder to charge something that can’t be charged. This will cause other electrical problems throughout the car, which may include your airbag sensors. A bad airbag sensor will cause your airbag light to turn on.

What is the airbag igniter code for a VW Golf?

This problem could come up in most VW Models, including the Golf, Rabbit, GTI, Passat, GLI, R32, an EOS, throughout years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. Codes include: 01218 – Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200) 01218 – Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200): Resistance too High.

Is there an airbag fault on the driver side?

Now it’s on pretty much constantly. It’s come on with both the passenger and drivers side, mainly the latter and never happened before with my cloth seats. Plugs seem to be in fully, I’ve come to the conclusion that I have to do the mod here http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2815467.

What kind of airbag does a Golf GTI have?

Hoping it’s the cure. Used to have Edition 30 – number 009 and a GT TDI 140. Need to do this mod on my drivers seat, Got told by my VW tech mate this is exactly what they do at the dealers. Used to have Edition 30 – number 009 and a GT TDI 140.

What does code 01217 and 1218 mean?

This is specifically for codes 01217 and 1218, both which indicate an error in the side air bags, both passenger and driver sides. This video will help you fix your problem, showing you which connector you need to bypass or clean. The code may come up as intermittent, sporadic, or static.