HoneyBeetle
Veteran Member
ISSUE:
Work space concerns, rain-snow-freezing temps may lead to delay
Self Help Steps Taken:
#1. Scan Tool Read and Reset (01/01/10)
a) Read
Result:
Intermittent open circuit for the driver's seat airbag igniter
b) Reset
Result:
Air Bag Light on w/i 5 minutes of reset
Air Bag Light remains on
#2.Checked wiring & connectors under driver's seat (01/08/10)
Result:
Observed no broken, severed or exposed wires
#3. Unplugged and re-connected 3 yellow wiring harnesses (01/08/10)
Result:
Reassembled, w/o reset, air bag light still on.
Next Steps:
Seeking Vag Com in Worcester area, to get a second reading & reset
Resolution Suggestions (so far):
1. Swap seats with a friend
Issues:
Labor intensive, imprecise diagnostics, risk of damage to friend's seat
2. Replace w/new seat
Issues:
Too costly, imprecise "part replacing" diagnostics
3. Replce w/ used seat
Issues:
Less costly, imprecise diagnostics, used part may present same or additional issues, difficult to find one to match
4. Replace w/ used or new airbag
Issues:
May be difficult, may pose pose a safety issue, imprecise diagnostics, new part = costly, used part = questionable safety
5. Fix wiring
Issue:
Need more info, imprecise diagnostics
Need smart suggestions and help!
- Need to pin-point "intermittent open circuit for driver's seat airbag igniter" diagnostics and repair w/most efficient, cost-efficient methods
- Various Diagnostic Suggestions so far involve, mostly, parts replacing
- Delays may be caused by my experience & knowledge limitations
Work space concerns, rain-snow-freezing temps may lead to delay
Self Help Steps Taken:
#1. Scan Tool Read and Reset (01/01/10)
a) Read
Result:
Intermittent open circuit for the driver's seat airbag igniter
b) Reset
Result:
Air Bag Light on w/i 5 minutes of reset
Air Bag Light remains on
#2.Checked wiring & connectors under driver's seat (01/08/10)
Result:
Observed no broken, severed or exposed wires
#3. Unplugged and re-connected 3 yellow wiring harnesses (01/08/10)
Result:
Reassembled, w/o reset, air bag light still on.
Next Steps:
Seeking Vag Com in Worcester area, to get a second reading & reset
Resolution Suggestions (so far):
1. Swap seats with a friend
Issues:
Labor intensive, imprecise diagnostics, risk of damage to friend's seat
2. Replace w/new seat
Issues:
Too costly, imprecise "part replacing" diagnostics
3. Replce w/ used seat
Issues:
Less costly, imprecise diagnostics, used part may present same or additional issues, difficult to find one to match
4. Replace w/ used or new airbag
Issues:
May be difficult, may pose pose a safety issue, imprecise diagnostics, new part = costly, used part = questionable safety
5. Fix wiring
Issue:
Need more info, imprecise diagnostics
Need smart suggestions and help!