Posts: 62
Threads: 3
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Jun 2013
So my air bag light is on and I'm poor so I'm trying to find a way to wire it up to where the light will come on for 5 seconds then shut off. Anybody a wiring guru that can tell me what kind of resistor or relay I need and how to wire it up? I HAVE to get this rigged so it will pass inspection. I've already replaced everything in the airbag system and the shop says they don't know why it does it. The airbags are new all the sensors are new ive traced every wire and cant find anything wrong withthem. even replaced the airbag computer. But unless I rig this light to shut off after 5 seconds I can't get this thing to pass and that's no good.
Insert witty comment here.
Posts: 206
Threads: 11
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2008
Get someone with vag com to read the fault code it will tell you exactly why the light is on
Posts: 62
Threads: 3
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Jun 2013
I've had it in the shop already they said it doesn't have any codes. They reset the light and it goes off for about 3 days then comes back on.
Insert witty comment here.
Posts: 132
Threads: 5
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Nov 2009
Clear the code before u have it inspected.
Just a bulb check sounds like.
Posts: 62
Threads: 3
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Jun 2013
I'm tired of wasting money at this damned shop. That's why I just wanna rig the bulb to shut off like it's supposed to.
Insert witty comment here.
Posts: 132
Threads: 5
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Nov 2009
Disconnecting the battery doesn't clear the code ?
Posts: 62
Threads: 3
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Jun 2013
No. The shop said the airbag system has a capacitor to maintain power to the airbag system so they will still work if the power is cut. But they won't tell me how to disconnect it either. And I have pulled every fuse and relay trying to turn the airbag system off completely and still no changes. It's a german spec car and I don't have a repair manual either. It's been a huge fight with this air bag shit. That's why I am just gonna try to wire it up so it appears to be working properly.
Insert witty comment here.
Posts: 132
Threads: 5
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Nov 2009
Wire the airbag light bulb to a toggle switch, flip to turn it off.
Posts: 62
Threads: 3
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Jun 2013
The inspectors actually drive your vehicle here so that won't work....
Insert witty comment here.
Posts: 6
Threads: 0
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2006
Have u tried the seat belt click ( dont know whats it called ) its wear the seat belt connects into ... bought my daughter a vw bug and light was on...changed that seat click and light went off
