side impact sensor fault

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Originally Posted by tosher777

Excellent info guys. Thanks.

Just got back in after another attempt. I managed to wedge the carpet & soundproofing up a bit more this time ...far enough to slide half my hand underneath(and almost broke my wrist in the process). Actually managed to touch the sensor with my fingertips (it was like the hand of god). Then i managed to slide an l.e.d/mini torch in there and noticed the black plastic cover which just gave away a little yellow box poking out the other end(ha ...the holy grail). I even managed to give it a little wiggle(just in time before my hand started to swell up) but the airbag light remains :-(

One thing that stood out was how damp it was around that area, almost to the point of wet (it's been a long time since i felt anything as damp as that ...almost broke my wrist on that occasion too!) No wonder the sensor is faulty. I might get the hairdryer out and give it a blowdry.

Im seriously thinking about cutting a small flap to gain access. It's not like it will be visble under the passenger seat and could save some hassle removing the seat. (unless there's an easy way of removing the seat that doesnt involve swollen limbs/blood)

Does anyone know where to buy the B5 side impact sensor from(without being totally shafted from the wheeler ******* dealers)?

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Excellent Tosh,
i can't be of any help but that post sure gave me a much needed laugh :D funniest post i've seen in a while LMAO!!!

Glad to be of service

(It's been a while since I ....:biglaugh:)

You really need Vagcom. On my sons, with the sensor connected, the fault code was 'side impact sensor short circuit' as it was being shorted out by the water inside.
When I disconnected the plug the fault changed to 'side impact sensor open circuit' so I knew the problem was with the sensor.
I did try drying out the sensor but it made no difference.
Once you get voltage mixed with water over an extended period you get corossion & verdigris etc so the sensor was ruined internally.
Hope this helps.
Don't forget that if you have water around this sensor, the convenience ECU & carpet will also need to be dried out & the source of water traced.