I have a 2005 “55” Passat TDI which requires a fair amountof TLC. I could do with some help withtroubleshooting the problem and hopefully get the car back in great condition.

1. Electronic hand brake does not work at all. I’vetried the reset method but had no luck with them. The error codes I have for this are as follows:

00446 Function limitations due to under voltage lower limitreached. Intermittent

02443 Control Head Electrical Problem Circuit

2. Airbag faulty warning light.

01217 Side airbag igniter driver side (N199) Upper limitreached

3. ABS light comes on after driving 100 yards orso. The brakes kind of grind before the light comes on but braking seems toreturn to normal after warning light


4. ESP light is always on and not able to switch itoff. Not sure if it is just me but thecar feels like it slips slightly under heavy acceleration


5. There is a clunking sort of noise when movingoff with the steering on full lock. Not sure if it’s a CV gaiter/Driveshaft orif there are any other common issues I need to look at



I probably need to get the car back on a computer so I cansee if the ESP and ABS have any faults listed on them but the garage I usedwere kind of useless and didn’t really know where to look under their Snap onSolus. Would any Vagcom be able to gointo greater detail?

So a few issues there and having a look around it seems theEHB seems to be common and most complicated/expensive to resolve. If anyone could help or pass any wise wordsof wisdom, it would be greatly appreciated.