Hi all.

Removed the Airbag and steering wheel to get the instrument panel out. On refitting, the Airbag light comes on for the self test then goes out for a second and comes on again and stays on. Have triple checked everything i did and all looks ok, Airbag handled with care. Only thing i did differently was reconnect the battery with the Airbag still removed to check the faulty panel illumination bulb was fixed before putting it all back together. Is there a simple way to reset the system, i disconnected the battery for 10 mins but no joy. Cheers for any help.

You'll need VAG-com/VCDS or a suitable standalone diagnostic reader to reset the fault code in the airbag control unit. Connecting the battery with any airbag unplugged will trigger a fault.

You'll need VAG-com/VCDS or a suitable standalone diagnostic reader to reset the fault code in the airbag control unit. Connecting the battery with any airbag unplugged will trigger a fault.

Many thanks for the reply.

Ive found a code reader on *bay (U280 OBD2 etc) which looks right, it reads and clears fault codes so hopefully problem sorted. Cheers.

Many thanks for the reply.

Ive found a code reader on *bay (U280 OBD2 etc) which looks right, it reads and clears fault codes so hopefully problem sorted. Cheers.

I can confirm the VAG 405 MaxiScan that I picked up for £44 inc next day postage on ebay worked for me (as I ignored the Haynes advice to disconnect the battery). That's on a 2000 1.3 MPI, the connector being in the drivers side footwell.

Into airbag screen, read codes, and it displayed 2 unknown codes (I didn't look them up), just cleared them and a few seconds later the airbag light went out.

I can confirm the VAG 405 MaxiScan that I picked up for £44 inc next day postage on ebay worked for me (as I ignored the Haynes advice to disconnect the battery). That's on a 2000 1.3 MPI, the connector being in the drivers side footwell.

Into airbag screen, read codes, and it displayed 2 unknown codes (I didn't look them up), just cleared them and a few seconds later the airbag light went out.

Bought a code reader from Amazon (£20). It found 3 codes, 1 engine and 2 SRS and cleared them all. Problem solved, thanks all