0588 Airbag Igniter - Resistance to High

braunfels_tx_tdi

Active member
Joined
Jul 21, 2003
Location
TX
TDI
A3,98,white
I have a 98 Jetta TDI.
I had someone change out the ignition switch and after they did that I have the dash light on my airbag on. I figured they probably tested the ignition switch with the airbag uninstalled which probably tripped the code. I have never had a wreck or anything.
I can clear the code with the vag com but the light won't go out and the error returns ##$%#$!!

What does this mean, and what can I do to clear the light on the panel. I need to get my car inspected.

anthony
 

sambo

Member
Joined
Sep 27, 2003
Location
Richmond, BC
TDI
2000 A4
I also have a 00588 error code for my driver side airbag (Air-bag Ignition Circuit - Driver Side-N95 or Airbag Igniter: Driver Side(N95)) in a 2000 Jetta TDI. Anyone know of anything I should ask the mechanic to look for? I'm hoping I can find a mechanic who knows more than I do (shouldn't be too difficult - I don't know anything :confused:. The airbag was removed when a new alarm was installed, and then a second mechanic found the connector for the airbag was not connected properly (can't imagine how this could happen). Haven't taken the airbag off, but it looks easy according to the Bentley manual.
 

Helvetictrades

Well-known member
Joined
Sep 17, 2006
Location
SWITZERLAND -Lugano
TDI
GOLF 5
The manual say :

-00588
Airbag igniter -
driver's side -N95-

Faulty wiring or connections


Resolution : Replace faulty wiring or
connections
or

Replace driver's airbag -
N95-

CHeers
 

Mr Thistle

Member
Joined
Aug 7, 2017
Location
Wrightwood, CA
TDI
2000 Jetta TDI
I have read a bunch of places that it could be the clock spring behind the steering wheel, so I decided to see if I could get to it. I did manage to pull the airbag out easily enough and decided to just clean out the connectors with brake clean, lol. So far it has worked. I cleared the code and rand a scan using the VCDS and the codes have cleared. If it comes back I will re-post.

p.s. Just stating the obvious, disconnect the battery before messing with Air Bag stuff.
 
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