Passat Syncro Wagon V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Air Bag Harness: Customer Interest
Air Bag - MIL ON DTC 00588 (Resistance Too High) Set
Group: 69
Number: 01-03
Date: Aug. 15, 2001
Subject:
Airbag Adapter Wiring Harness, Replacement
Model(s):
All with Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Condition
Airbag warning light ON, with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 00588 "Resistance too high" stored in DTC memory.
Note:
This Technical Bulletin should be used ONLY if Technical Bulletin, Group 01 number 00-02 dated Apr. 24, 2000 (Driver's Side Airbag On-Board
Diagnostic) has been used without identifying the cause of the warning light activation.
Service
Remove driver side airbag unit
See Repair Manual, Repair Group 69, for detailed information.
CAUTION!
ALWAYS review and follow all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS in the Repair Manual regarding Airbags!
Replace airbag adapter wiring harness
Remove existing wiring harness as follows:
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Carefully pry violet secondary lock mechanism away from connector housing using a sharp knife or small screwdriver.
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Carefully pull three 0.35 mm terminals from steering column -arrows- out of existing connector housing. Note wire color and location prior to
removal!
Prepare new harness, Part No. 1J0 971 584A:
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Remove two remaining wires (with blade and receptacle terminals) and discard.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept for the latest parts information.