Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - 2001 1.8 Airbag light

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Sat 17 Jan 2009 18:32
2001 1.8 Airbag light - alanwc
Right here i go. I got a passat 1.8 20valve turbo 01 on the year and my airbag light has come on so i used a fault code reader on it the sealey vs862 and it came up with 65535 control unit failure or internal control module keep alive memory (KAM) error or power failure to control unit or bad ground contacts or no faults recorded (if mil not illuminated). Now ive checked the wires under both seats and i have replaced the airbag slip ring vw pno:1J0959653C and put the code reader back on and tried to erase the code but still the airbag light comes bag on and the usual airbag fault reads in the middle of the dials now i had spoke to vw and lots of various vw specialists and colleges at work as i work for GSF car parts and all there things was suggested to check and change but im at my wits end and highly frustrated ive done everythin to the book and i asked if it was the airbag module but they all recon no. So has anyone come across this fault code before or know this problem or do you think my code reader is not right to reset the code. Shall i take to dealer im really stuck here please help! Thanks alan
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Sat 17 Jan 2009 19:08
2001 1.8 Airbag light - adverse camber
sounds like you've done the obvious ones.

What does Vag-com say/do?

Does it have a passenger air bag? I have seen issues with the wiring loom to that.
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Sat 17 Jan 2009 20:52
2001 1.8 Airbag light - alanwc
Have not contacted vag-com yet as only changed slip ring today. But will give them a call. I have got passenger airbag and side airbags but being a diy mechanic i dont have to much info on certain things so am going of customers(garages) instructions and suggestions. Have you got any other suggestions on any other possibilitys. I have got an etos system at work which does give me some breakdown images but as you know they not exactly accurate. I also have a haynes which i know is useless really. Do ya know of any sites i can get technical diagrams on my vehicle and maybe wiring diagrams so i can check that to. Ps thanks for info.>> sounds like you've done the obvious ones.

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Edited by Pugugly on 17/01/2009 at 20:59

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Fri 23 Jan 2009 21:05
2001 1.8 Airbag light - Jon P
I know I'm not advancing the debate here but, if it helps, my 2000 Lupo had the same problem and it was definitely the 'airbag slip ring' which was replaced by my VW dealer to provide a solution.
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Sat 24 Jan 2009 17:35
2001 1.8 Airbag light - alanwc
Well guys thanks for the input and i think ive found the cause of my problems after speakin to one of the garages that i sell parts to i took the car down to him and he had a good look at it and found that unfortunatelly it was the most expensive part yea you guessed it the airbag control module so now i gotta try and source a cheap one instead of the scary £290 trade price vw want :(.
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