Airbag dash light always on

**stedsS4** · 06-12-2008 05:18 PM

Anything I can try/test before taking to dealer? Thanks.

**davyboi** · 06-12-2008 05:19 PM

I have the same problem...They said it was my right Air bad sensor...but that didnt fix it...so im pretty sure i have a F'in short somewhere...i just drive with it...=(

**fitzS4** · 06-12-2008 05:26 PM

same here...they say its the driver side seat bag......

**aaaudiprotein** · 06-12-2008 05:51 PM

Go to any AutoZone and scan it for free to get a code... Some of us, a4 guys have the same problem.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=217086

**VR2V8** · 06-12-2008 05:51 PM

You guys might want to get that stuff fixed. Not cheap, I know, if you're out of warranty. From what I know, while your airbag light is on ALL of your airbags are disabled. Won't be pretty in the event of an accident.

**wwb4** · 06-13-2008 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by VR2V8

You guys might want to get that stuff fixed. Not cheap, I know, if you're out of warranty. From what I know, while your airbag light is on ALL of your airbags are disabled. Won't be pretty in the event of an accident.

That's interesting to know.

**nimski62** · 06-13-2008 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by wwb4

That's interesting to know.

VAG cars cannot use autozones airbag scan tool, Im pretty sure.

If you have a VAGCOM, that would be the easiest way. 99% of the time, atleast for me, on VAG cars, its a stupid fault caused by a pothole that is clearable.

**aaaudiprotein** · 06-13-2008 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by nimski62

VAG cars cannot use autozones airbag scan tool, Im pretty sure.

If you have a VAGCOM, that would be the easiest way. 99% of the time, atleast for me, on VAG cars, its a stupid fault caused by a pothole that is clearable.

There is no specific airbag tool :))) IMHO... Most of the code readers will help you, including AutoZone's. A lot of people who dont have VAGcom available go there to clear the code.

**stedsS4** · 07-01-2008 08:27 PM

Update: finally took car to dealer.

Performed guided fault finding diagnosis for $110

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DTC 00 588 Air Bag Igniter Driver Side N95 Lower Limit Reached Sporadic Currently MVB 1 Reading Corre CT Reset Light as needed.

So they reset the light and it stayed off - for now. Anyone have a similar experience?

If the light returns part will need to be ordered at $738 and installed at labor of $165.

Anyone see a DIY for the driver side airbag?