AIRBAG Controller and Light

I have read the few posts about the air bag light being on. I responded but it ended up down the list quickley and no responses. I know my problem came from starting the car with the seats out. I know someone with VAGCOM but I am a little concerned about scanning the module. If someone could explain to me where the module is located so I can see if the number is one that will work with VAGCOM. Just unhooking the battery isnt going to work is it? Anyone happen to have any luck getting that light turned off any other way? Thanks everyone. By the way the light is on in the Beetle not the Jetta

This has also happenned to my wife on her Sharan recently after a valet. It looks to me like they submerged the connectors under seats in water!!!

The airbag light is causing a fault at the moment but will hook her up to VAG COM later on today to clear the code and see if it works!

Will report back with results!

Damon

The newest VAG-COM software does not have any issues with SRS controllers, so no need to check the number. Just scan it and clear the DTC if you know you turned the key on with the seats out.

Newest VAGCOM? What is the newest version? I have only the shareware version and it is not the ross tech cable so I am not going to use it. I have some one near that has the full version of VAGCOM but how do I know if his version is the current version? Thanks, I just love this forum.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vw_issues.html

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vw_issues.html said:

Update: All part numbers of airbag controllers should work fine with current versions of VAG-COM when used with our current Interfaces.​

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I would also suggest you fork over the money and get the full VAG-COM software and a true licensed Ross-tech cable. Not only is it money well spent, it helps Ross-tech stay in business and stay on top of their industry and keep them doing the outstanding job they do.

Their software is one of the best bargains out there for scan tool software. I am in the auto repair industry and nothing out there comes close to the bang for the buck that VAG-COM offers.

And they offer EXCELLENT tech support to their customers ( I have the $599 pro kit) which you cannot even put a price on.

Will the fault code indicate if this is a wiring problem in the seat or a controller dead or a faulty bag itself?

On a 2000 Jetta, the dealer said the "passenger side needs to be replaced" and I'm not going to bother asking them passegner side "what"? Is there a passenger controller or only a single for the whole front bag system?