Airbag warning light on but OBDII shows NO faults

[gs42816]

Hi all, I recently removed some fuses ( Instrument panel, 3x wiper fuses at fuse 15,32 and 45) from my 2003 Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9Tdi with the ignition on to try and trace a fault (I know it was stupid to leave ignition on it was a mistake on my part)

The airbag warning light is now on and I cant clear it.

I used an OBDII Bluetooth device with an android application called 'Torque Pro' ( and also Torque lite) to connect to the ECU etc but there was NO faults recorded.

I'm wondering if I have inadvertently disabled the passenger airbag by removing the fuses and maybe dislodging one of the others, I have checked to make sure all the fuses under the panel at the end of the dashboard are securely seated which they seem to be.

Has anyone any ideas where I can start looking as I am totally stumped by this and any help is greatly appreciated.

All the best

Graham

[gs42816]

Hi again,

I forgot to mention. when I put the key in the no 2 position (Electrics ON) all the instrument lights come on including the airbag warning light. They ALL go out as normal including the airbag warning light but when I start the enging the Airbag warning light comes back on after about 3 seconds.

Thanks again

Graham

[devonutopia]

I bet VCDS would find a fault.

[steve95]

Obd reader will only see engine codes, as above you need vcds, vcp or a Bosch /snap on type reader to read and clear other modules

[gs42816]

Hi Steve and Devonutopia,

Thank you so much for the reply.

I ordered the Bluetooth module and the android app hoping for a quick fix. In addition I also ordered a proper ? scanner from Ebay specific to VW Skoda Seat etc. I would be really interested if you could take a look and see what you think, ie if its likely to work, Ive also included a photo of the item, a U281 memoscanner.     The item number is 321308746963 and the advert specifically states it will detect airbag faults and reset them. I know this is also a cheapo option but Im trying anything to avoid going to a dealer and remortgaging the house to pay for it.

If you do have time please take a look and see what you think.

Sincere thanks again

Graham

 

[TMB]

I've just purchased the U281 as well. It is supposed to show faults on the airbags and ABS as well as the engine. It's obviously only a cheap item but mine seems to work OK. I intend to get something better at a later date but it will do me for now.

[gs42816]

Hi Lee,

Thanks for the message, I feel a lot better now.

All the best

Graham

[TMB]

Hi Lee,

Thanks for the message, I feel a lot better now.

All the best

Graham

 

You're welcome

[gs42816]

U281 scanner arrived this afternoon, initially found 2 unrelated fault codes.... Erased, airbag light still on. Rescanned about 4 times and eventually 2 other faults popped up 00532 (supply voltage) and 01317 (instrument cluster signal) I put these 2 faults down to messing up the fuses with the ignition on. I erased those 2 codes and the airbag light went out... AFTERi had turned the ignition off then back on again, so THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO REPLIED. I also cured the intermittent wiper problem which I'll post as a separate topic.

[devonutopia]

haha - wouldn't get that issue with VCDS.  It finds all faults first time every time. .

[tommccabevRS]

Wierd because the U281 didn't find the code for my airbag light, had to get vagcom on it to erase it out.

[steve95]

I think success will depend on the age of the car, if you've got some older modules running k line protocol then the cheaper readers might work, if they're all canbus modules it's highly likely you'll need vcds or a top end diagnostic tool

[rade486]

So If this fuse blows off you have to go to your dealer to fix it.

I have bough: VCDS , U281 and 3x OBD reader (bluetooth,WiFi and USB) so I am ready for everything  :p

They wont take my money for that kind of ......