Cabriolet V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
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Air Bag: Service and Repair
Preliminary Information
Airbag II (m.y. 1994) And Airbag III (m.y. 1995)
WARNING!
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Read all Warnings and Cautions before starting work on any part of the airbag system. Airbags and related equipment must be
disassembled, assembled and repaired only by trained Audi Service Department personnel
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Before working on any of the airbag, steering wheel or steering column components, always disconnect the battery.
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For m.y. 1994 and 1995 vehicles, disconnecting the battery alone will NOT prevent the accidental deployment of the airbag(s). Always
disconnect the airbag power supply harness connector, and refer to all airbag system Warnings and Cautions.
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Make sure that no person is in the vehicle when re-connecting the battery Ground (GND) strap.
CAUTION!
Before disconnecting the battery determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
NOTES:
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After switching the ignition on, the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) comes on for approx. 10 sec.
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When the airbag MIL goes out, the system is functional.
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If airbag MIL does not come on at all: check the light bulb.
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If the lamp comes on and does not go out at all: check the system using the VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST). After repairing the malfunction, erase
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory
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If the MIL comes on while the vehicle is moving, there is a system malfunction.
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After repairing the airbag system, make sure the airbag MIL functions properly.
New features
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Airbag III control module with expanded On Board Diagnostic capability ("Code Control Module" and "Read Measuring Value Block" functions).
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Optimized passenger airbag.
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Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioning system (vehicles with sport seats).
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Optional sport steering wheel with airbag.
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Extended expiration date for airbag units.
1 - Airbag control module
- Location See Fig. 2 below.
2 - Steering wheel with airbag unit
- Removing and installing airbag unit. See: Driver's Side Airbag Unit, Removing and Installing
- Removing and installing sport steering wheel with airbag. See: Airbag For Sport Steering Wheel
3 - Harness connector for airbag spiral spring
