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Update. Sorted. I’ve managed to source a front airbag only unit and make it fit the connector. Ok, the ones in the seats won’t activate, but that would be the case in some models anyway.

Update The second hand sensor I fitted is listed as a type 3 in VCDS, the passenger (known good) is listed as a type 2. Is there anyway to recode to impact sensor so they both match? I have ordered a second hand airbag ECU from a reclaim yard that doesn't have side airbags, this might another solution

OK, I cut into the loom and soldered in the second hand connector / sensor. The original loom was a white wire and a brown wire. The second hand one is yellow and brown (should make any difference. VCDS then came up with 62-00 "No or incorrect adjustment" This was also the case with the original sensor in the rewired loom Later on it came up with "Short to plus" 🙄 I belled out the wires, so they are definitely the correct ones. One last thing I might try is to splice the original wires into the new part I've added, but other than that I'm at a loss.

Thanks for the info. Yes, VCDS is quite vague. I’ve soldered in extension wires to the replacement sensor that came with a connector. I’ll splice this in further along the loom, hopefully tomorrow.

Tried another impact sensor today, some message about not set up was returned. Also the original did the same. Then after resetting it came up short to plus. So I cut the carpet out and I think I’ve found where water is coming in (cracked bings), now sealed up. The airbag control unit is on the tunnel I think. Might try tracing and wiring directly into it later What do you think?

Thanks again for the advice. If I have shorted anything, where are the fuses for this circuit please?

Update: I have pulled the carpet up and located the side airbag sensor: If it's plugged in it says "Short to positive" If it unplugged it says " Short to positive" If a resistor is put in it says "Short to ground" I'm going to bell the wiring out tomorrow and I've ordered another sensor (ordered the wrong one previously) If these don't resolve the issue it looks like I'm scrapping the old boy 😥 Any thoughts?

Well the garage never got back to me, so I bought an OBD lead and used VCDS lite. Definitely either the crash sensor under the seat or the wiring. Got a reader / code clearer coming and ordered a second hand sensor

I spoke to the garage yesterday and for an update. They're going to have a word with Skoda to definitely determine where the problem is, because they've had instances where the code didn't match the TRUE fault 😶 I'll update soon 🏎️

Oh, and getting hold of parts from Skoda might be a problem, as the shelf life of these parts is way past the 10yrs

The resistor is to diagnose the fault. The garage suggested getting hold of another airbag just in case. I’ll see how it goes, but I may have to use a German specialist on the same industrial estate. Trouble is, it could be too costly on a 2001 Octuy

Thought so, thanks

Update: Took it to an independent garage and it’s come back with 01221 Crash Sensor Airbag Drivers Side G179 Short With Power. I’ve ordered some 3.7 Ohm resistors and a airbag igniter. Will disconnecting the battery reset once I’ve cured the problem?

Evening all, I've got an airbag warning light on the dash after moving the seats back and forwards. I'd like to try to re-seat the yellow airbag connectors, but I can't seem to get them apart. I see there is a part of the connector that pivots, but beyond that I don't want to force it. Is there anyone who can advise on how to get them apart please? Also: Does it need to be reset using a device afterwards? Thanks in advance,