Airbag 00588-airbag Igniter: Driver Side (n95)

[cbrpaul]

I got the airbag warning light on the dash , with error

 

00588-Airbag Igniter: Driver Side (N95)

32-10-Resistance too High - intermittent

 

 

Now i can clear the code but it returns shortly after !!!

 

I have checked under the drivers seat, where there is a recess , there are x2 fuses , both ok

 

I have tried to locate the airbag seat wire,

 

I notice there is a wire that dissapears under the carpet that goes back towards the car,

 

Can anyone tell me where the wire to seat is please ?

 

thx

 

1999 1.9tdi AFN

Edited October 28, 2011 by cbrpaul

[Mirez]

Thats the main airbag in the steering wheel, most likely the clock spring unit has snapped internally

[cbrpaul]

Hi Mirez,

 

thankyou for the reply ,

 

 

I did some web searching after i posted , and indeed your right !!

 

I removed the steeerng wheel airbag yesturday , and the unit behind the airbag was all thick with guey green stuff , almost as ifthte grease had gone off and was hardened !!! it really was terrible , i gave it all good clean up and a re-lube with silicone grease ,

 

Reset the airbag light with vagcom , and so far so good !!

 

cheers