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Jack 944
22-04-2008, 03:53 PM
Hi, I started my 01 Passat with the passangers seat removed. The airbag warning light now stays on as does the seat belt reminder light. Can I reset these without the OBD tool. Is there any sequence of proceedures for this like there is in the BMW.:aargh4:
Crasher
22-04-2008, 03:54 PM
Nope!
onzarob
24-04-2008, 11:16 PM
Nope!

I agree, but it will reset with it.;) buy a cheep vagcom cable and download the software from www.rosstech.com (http://www.rosstech.com):D
amz003
22-08-2008, 12:52 PM
what about taking the battery connectors off, will this reset the airbag sign?
Eshrules
22-08-2008, 01:48 PM
what about taking the battery connectors off, will this reset the airbag sign?

an airbag fault light is indicative of a fault with the airbag. the airbag is a safety feature, as we all know.

Have you looked into the fault or had it diagnosed/repaired by a garage?

you are aware that an airbag fault is an instant MOT failure and as such, should be looked at by a proffessional.

That said, get the fault looked at and rectified ASAP, as you are endangering yourself and others not doing so.
Crasher
22-08-2008, 02:49 PM
what about taking the battery connectors off, will this reset the airbag sign?

Nope!
charliechaz
30-10-2008, 05:05 PM
I don't know how to reset the airbag light but, It is NOT an MOT failure.
Crasher
31-10-2008, 12:06 PM
No, quite right it isn't an MOT failure YET but **** the car and get hurt due to a lack of air bag deployment and the insurance company may take a dim view of you driving with a safety system faulty.
ralph
31-10-2008, 02:57 PM
The Vagcom cable and Rosstech software is your best bet!
rtz62
04-09-2009, 08:28 AM
I know this post is way after the original, but I've had the airbag warning light come on in a VW Passat 2.0TDi 2006 model ;

I looked on Rosstech but couldn't find anything to do with airbags, VagCom etc - where do I need to look????
Crasher
04-09-2009, 09:04 AM
Do you have a VAG-COM cable and software?
Sam
04-09-2009, 10:03 AM
I looked on Rosstech but couldn't find anything to do with airbags, VagCom etc - where do I need to look????

VAG-COM now called VCDS - http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/product.html

Airbags - http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/airbag-coding.html
onzarob
04-09-2009, 01:16 PM
look on http://www.ross-tech.com , not sure which website you looked at?
Daz Seaton
14-12-2009, 07:30 PM
VAG-COM now called VCDS - http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/product.html

Airbags - http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/cars/airbag-coding.html


Can you get a cheap vag com cable for a mk 5 golf yet?
most seem to only work upto the mk4.
onzarob
14-12-2009, 07:57 PM
Vag-com (VCDS) Cables are cheap, but not ebay cheap, the MK5 is a CAN-BUS system, so the cheapest cable is a VCDS MicroCAN at around £200.

Rob
Daz Seaton
14-12-2009, 11:15 PM
Vag-com (VCDS) Cables are cheap, but not ebay cheap, the MK5 is a CAN-BUS system, so the cheapest cable is a VCDS MicroCAN at around £200.

Rob

ouch!!!
only need to reset my airbag fault.
disconnected the passenger overide switch without disconnecting the battery (doh)
many thanks for the info. anyway.
kite
14-12-2009, 11:22 PM
Or look in the vagcom section for a member in your area who's willing to turn it off for you....
Daz Seaton
14-12-2009, 11:24 PM
Or look in the vagcom section for a member in your area who's willing to turn it off for you....

worth a try. i will. thanks.
onzarob
14-12-2009, 11:42 PM
worth a try. i will. thanks.

I live in Cornwall and have MicroCAN Cable....is that close?:confused:
Daz Seaton
15-12-2009, 06:21 PM
I live in Cornwall and have MicroCAN Cable....is that close?:confused:

Thanks for the offer but i'm located in Nottingham. Bit of a trek. :(
onzarob
15-12-2009, 07:46 PM
Crasher on here is a site sponsor, he will charge, but less than a dealer and a reputation for excellent service ;)

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=6324
Daz Seaton
16-12-2009, 06:57 PM
Car sorted in a jiffy by Crasher.
Just 10 mins down the road from my workplace.
Thanks for the info.
Crasher
16-12-2009, 11:37 PM
Is the coming/leaving home delay better for you now?
Daz Seaton
17-12-2009, 12:11 AM
yes works a treat. about 10 seconds.

no more "You've left your lights on mate!"

many thanks
onzarob
17-12-2009, 12:28 AM
Well done Crasher, makes me want to move to Nottingham ;) but Cornwall is warmer :D
Crasher
17-12-2009, 11:48 AM
Yes it is cold up here today but colder further upt norf.
onzarob
17-12-2009, 11:53 AM
It was a sub-tropical 4 degrees here this morning and now beautiful sunshine ;)
Daz Seaton
17-12-2009, 08:31 PM
bring on the snow!!!!!
you southerners are all soft :D
analyst
14-06-2012, 09:30 PM
deleted-wrong thread
reubthomas
10-09-2017, 07:35 AM
I live in Cornwall and have MicroCAN Cable....is that close?:confused:

Onzarob, whereabouts in Cornwall are you? I'm in Wadebridge, have created the same problem with a 2006 Polo 1.4 TDI and my MOT is on Wednesday...