Can I reset airbag warning light

**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.

**Crasher** · 22-04-2008,03:54 PM

Nope!

**onzarob** · 24-04-2008,11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Crasher

Nope!

I agree, but it will reset with it.

buy a cheep vagcom cable and download the software from www.rosstech.com

**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

Originally Posted by amz003

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

Originally Posted by amz003

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????