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deano1978
26-11-2012, 11:04 PM
Ive fault code 01738 but cant locate problem
egr was blanked,now back to normal. But mil on.
Got a basic code reader but when running cycles brakes keep flashing and code kwp1281 appers

Whats going on. Any help around please. Im in shorehamm by sea,west sussex.
Work near epsom.

A4 tdi sport
54 plate

deano.
Doctle Odd
26-11-2012, 11:06 PM
01738 - Crash Sensor for Front Airbag; Drivers Side (G283)Possible Symptoms

Airbag Light is on
MIL is on

Possible Causes

Wiring and/or connections faulty
G283 is faulty

Possible Solutions

Check wiring and connections for G283
If connections are ok, change passenger side crash sensor (G284) with drivers side sensor (G283). If the fault change also, you found a faulty sensor. Replace it
If changing G283 with G284 does not change the fault, then check wiring between G283 and Airbag Control Unit

Special Notes

When found in the NAR (North American Region) New Beetle and New Beetle Convertible models see if the R6 / 69H1 Safety Recall was completed. The TSB involves replacing both crash sensors (G284 & G283) when the old / early production sensors are instated.

The common fault codes are 01739 (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/01739) and / or 01738
Crasher
26-11-2012, 11:58 PM
Which MIL is on?
deano1978
27-11-2012, 05:24 PM
It WAS the exhaust engine light but has now turned its self off? :-)
Ok. So just airbag fault on now
Checked under the seat connections all seem very intact. Checked the two at the front left and right of the grill,seem ok to??

Strange thing is i noticrd it go off for a while,while driving!
Il change the sensors over on the front n see if the code changes.

Any advice on the above please. Thanku
Crasher
27-11-2012, 05:59 PM
Just because the light is off does not mean there are no codes, the problem that made the light come on will still be stored.
deano1978
27-11-2012, 06:48 PM
Just because the light is off does not mean there are no codes, the problem that made the light come on will still be stored.

The egr was blanked. But not now. Which brought the light on. So bought cheapie to clear as egr was back to normal