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Airbag fault?

Tiny
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  • 1997 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
  • 1.6L
  • 2WD
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  • 107,000 MILES
Changed fuel pump control cable and now when switching on ignition it says airbag fault.
Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 AT 10:29 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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We need to see which code it is, but can I ask if you had to undo the steering at any point and if you did was the steering wheel spun? If so, you probably have a spiral wire that is bad. Let's run the codes and see what's up.

This guide can help you:

https://youtu.be/gnSGfEqrf_w

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
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We've tried a code reader, but nothing has come up. No, as far as we know the steering wheel wasn't removed, but we did have to push the car into a safe place when it cut out and the steering wheel was very stiff as no power steering.
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 AT 10:55 PM
Tiny
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Okay, that won't cause it. I would turn the key on and see if you are getting power to the air bad control module (black wire) this guide can help you and I have included the airbag wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works and where the components are.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

1 - Driver's side airbag unit
2 - Passenger's side airbag unit
3 - Data Link Connector (DLC)
4 - Airbag Control Module (J234)
5 - Horn Relay
6 - Junction box (terminal 15/TV4)
7 - Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75)
8 - Central Ground (GND) terminal

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Thursday, October 13th, 2022 AT 2:57 PM

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