Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Fault table   Note t  The following list shows all the possible faults, with associated 5-digit fault code, that can be detected by airbag control unit -J234- and printed out on fault reader -V.A.G 1551-. t  Fault codes appear only on print-out. t  Before replacing a component shown as faulty, check wiring and connections to the component as well as earth connections according to current flow diagram. t  Check all relay plate connections are seated securely. t  After the repair work has been carried out, the fault memory must always be read and erased again using fault reader -V.A.G 1551-. t  In addition, the fault type may also appear in the fault table.

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
00000
No fault recognized	If “No fault recognised” appears after repairs are carried out, self-diagnosis is ended
00532
Voltage supply
Signal too high	Alternator defective	–  Check alternator: → Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
Signal too low	Wiring or connections to airbag control unit -J234-	–  Test wiring and connections to control unit using current flow diagram
	Battery discharged or defective	–  Charge battery or renew

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
00588
Driver airbag igniter -N95-
Resistance too high
Resistance too low
Short to positive
Short to earth
	Defective wiring or connections	–  Renew defective wiring or connections
	Driver airbag -N95- defective	–  Renew driver airbag -N95-
	Coil connector with slip ring -F138- defective	–  Renew coil connector with slip ring -F138-
		–  Read measured value block → Chapter

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
00589
Airbag igniter 1 on front passenger side -N131-
Resistance too high
Resistance too low
Short to positive
Short to earth
	Defective wiring or connections	–  Renew defective wiring or connections
	Airbag igniter 1 on front passenger side -N131- defective	–  Renew front passenger airbag unit -N131-
		–  Read measured value block → Chapter
00594
Airbag ignition circuit
Short circuit	Wiring or connections to airbag units defective	–  Read measured value block → Chapter

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
00595
Crash data stored		–  Replace control unit
Short circuit	Short circuit between ignition circuits	–  Replace control unit –  Renew defective wiring or connections –  Renew airbag unit and all damaged components
01217
Side airbag igniter on driver side -N199-
Resistance too high
Resistance too low
Short to positive
Short to earth
	Defective wiring or connections	–  Renew defective wiring or connections –  Read measured value block → Chapter
	Side airbag igniter on driver side -N199- defective	–  Renew driver side, side airbag-N199-

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
01218
Side airbag igniter on front passenger side -N200-
Resistance too high
Resistance too low
Short to positive
Short to earth
	Defective wiring or connections	–  Renew defective wiring or connections
	Side airbag igniter on front passenger side -N200- defective	–  Renew passenger side, side airbag -N200-
		–  Read measured value block → Chapter

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
01221
Side airbag crash sensor on driver side -G179-
Short to positive
Short to earth
Defective
	Defective wiring or connections	–  Renew defective wiring or connections
	Crash sensor defective	–  Renew damaged component
	Control unit defective

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
01222
Side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side -G180-
Short to positive
Short to earth
Defective
	Defective wiring or connections	–  Renew defective wiring or connections
	Crash sensor defective	–  Renew damaged component
	Control unit defective

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
01280 → Note
Front passenger airbag is deactivated	Front passenger airbag not functional	Adapt control unit

1)  The fault message is only stored in the fault memory during activated adaption.

-V.A.G 1551- printout	Possible fault cause	Rectifying fault
65535
Control unit defective	Electrical interference from external sources, poor earth connections or positive connections to airbag control unit -J234-	–  Test wiring and connections to control unit using current flow diagram
	Control unit defective	–  Replace control unit