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Airbag System On Board


Diagnostic (OBD) 09.94
Function
The Airbag Control Module -J234- is located
behind the center console at the end of the
tunnel. It is equipped with Diagnotic Trouble
Code (DTC) memory. The Data Link Connector
(DLC) is located behind a cover in the instrument
panel, just below the heating and ventilation
controls.

The Airbag Control Module -J234- detects


malfunctions in the airbag system and stores
them in permant memory.

Also, malfunctions are stored that may be


caused by intermittent interruptions in the wiring
or by poor connections. These malfunctions are
called "sporadic" and are indicated by the letters
"SP".

When the ignition is switched on, the Airbag


Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- comes
on for approximately 4 seconds and then goes
out again. If the airbag MIL continues to blink for
an additional 15 seconds it indicates that the
airbag for the passenger is locked (will not be
deployed).

If the airbag MIL -K75- does not go out after


approx. 4 sec., the voltage supply to the airbag
control module has been interrupted. Check
DTC memory and correct malfunctions page
01-20 .
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If the airbag MIL -K75- stays on, the voltage


supply of the airbag control module has been
interrupted. Check DTC memory and correct
malfunctions page 01-20 .

If the airbag MIL -K75- flashes continuously, the


airbag control module is faulty and must be
replaced.

To begin troubleshooting the airbag system,


initiate the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program
and check for stored Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) information using the VAG 1551 scan
tool.

The displayed malfunctions information is used


to refer to the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
table for notes on possible causes and directions
for specific repair procedures.

WARNING!

Check the airbag system wiring by visual


inspection only.

Do not check continuity or resistance of the


airbag igniter circuits.

Switch off ignition before checking routing of


wiring.
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Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool and select


function

Test conditions:

All fuses OK according to wiring


diagram

Battery voltage at least 9 V

- Remove ashtray and slide cover for Data


Link Connector (DLC) to the left (arrow).
- Switch off ignition and connect VAG
1551 Scan Tool using VAG 1551/3
adapter harness.

VAG On Board Diagnostic HELP Indicated on display

1-Rapid data transfer* * Operating modes 1 and 2 are displayed


2-Blink code output* alternately.
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Note:

If the display remains blank, check the voltage


supply to the VAG 1551 scan tool using the
applicable wiring diagram,

Repair Manual "Electrical Wiring Diagrams,


Troubleshooting and Component Locations"

Additional operating instructions can be printed


out by pressing the HELP button on the VAG
1551 scan tool..

The button advances the scan tool program


sequence.

The PRINT button switches the printer on


(indicator light in button lights up).
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Checking control module version

- Switch ignition on.

- Press button -1- for "Rapid data transfer"


operating mode.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display:

Select function XX
- Press buttons -1- and -5- to insert address word
"Airbag".

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display:

15 - Airbag
- Press -Q- button to confirm input..

1J0 909 605 A AIRBAG VW 3 S V02 Indicated on display: (This is an example. For
actual control model version check with your Parts
Coding 00065 WSC12345 Department):

Top line of display: Part No. of control module


System designation (AIRBAG VW3) Version
number
Bottom line of display: Code number (Dealer
number1)

1) Automatically stored in airbag control module


when entering the system.

- Press button.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display:

Select function XX
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Note:

Rapid data transfer HELP


If any of the listed messages is
Control module does not answer
displayed, the possible causes of the
malfunction can be printed by pressing
the HELP-button.

Rapid data transfer HELP


The ignition must be switched on.
K-wire does not switch to B+

Rapid data transfer


Malfunctions have occured at the start
or during the program (external
No signal from control module
interference?).

Rapid data transfer


Check VAG 1551/3 adapter harness,
voltage supply (B+) and Ground (GND)
Error in communication link
connections.
- After repairing possible causes of
malfunction, press buttons -1- and -5- to
insert address word "Airbag".
- Press -Q- buton to confirm input.

Rapid data transfer Indicated on display (after entering address


word 15)
Scan Tool sends address word 15

Then indicated on display:

1J0 909 605 A AIRBAG VW 3 S V02 Indicated on display (This is an example.


For actual airbag control module version
Coding 00065 WSC12345 see your Parts Department)
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Functions

Page
01 - Check control module version Page 01-18

02 - Check DTC memory Page 01-20

05 - Erase DTC memory Page 01-22

06 - End Output Page 01-23

07 - Code Control Module Page 01-32

08 - Read Measuring Value Block Page 01-36

Note:

When pressing the HELP button a list of


possible functions is printed out.

Do not select additional functions that are


printed out after pressing the HELP button.

After the function was completed, the VAG


1551 scan tool returns to the following starting
position:

Checking DTC memory

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display:

Enter address word XX


- Press buttons -0- and -2- to select "Check DTC
memory" function 02.

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display:

02 - Check DTC memory


- Press -PRINT- button.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input .
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X DTC recognized The number of stored Diagnostic Trouble


Codes (DTCs) will be indicated .

The stored malfunctions will be printed out


one after the other.

- Use DTC printout and DTC table to


repair malfunctions.

No DTC recognized If "No DTC recognized" is displayed,


pressing the button will return to the
start of the Scan Tool program sequence.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display:

Select function XX If something else is displayed:

Operating instructions of VAG 1551 scan


tool.

- End Output (function 06) page 01-23 .


- Switch ignition off and disconnect
adapter harness VAG 1551/3.

Notes:

If a malfunction was recognized:

Repair cause of malfunction


Check DTC memory (function 02)
Erase DTC memory (function 05)
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Erasing DTC memory

Requirements:

Malfunctions were repaired.

DTC memory was checked once more.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display


Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -5- to select
"Erase DTC memory", function 05.

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display

05 - Erase DTC memory


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Rapid data transfer Indicated on display

DTC memory is erased - Press button.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display

Select function XX
Notes:

Attention
If "DTC memory is not interrogated" is
DTC memory is not interrogated displayed, the correct test sequence
was not followed.
Follow the test sequence exactly. First
check DTC memory (function 02), then
erase DTC memory (function 05).
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End Output

- Press buttons -0- and -6- for function 06, "End


Output".

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display.

06 - End output
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display.

Insert address word XX


- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.
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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) table

Notes:

The following table lists all possible malfunctions that can be detected and stored by the
airbag control module -J234- and printed out by the VAG 1551 Scan Tool according to the
5-digit Diagnostic Trouble Code.

The number of the DTCs and blink codes only appear in the printout (5-digit DTCs and 4-
digit blink codes).

Before you replace a component that you suspect to be faulty, check all appropriate wiring,
component connections, harness connections and Ground (GND) connections according to
the applicable wiring diagram.

Check that all relay connections are secure.

After the repairs, check the DTC memory again using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool and erase
the memory.

The DTC table also lists the malfunction type involved.

VAG 1551 scan Possible cause of Repairing malfunction


tool printout malfunction
00000
No DTC recognized When "No DTC recognized" appears after completing repairs, the
airbag OBD program sequence has ended.
00532
Supply voltage (B+)
Signal too high Generator (GEN) - Test Generator
faulty
Repair Manual: "Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshoting, Component Locations"
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VAG 1551 scan Possible cause of Repairing malfunctions


tool printout malfunctions
00532
Signal too low Wiring or connections to - Check wiring and connections to airbag
airbag control module -J234- control module according to wiring
diagram
Battery discharged or faulty - Charge battery or replace if necessary.

VAG 1551 scan Possible cause of Repairing malfunctions


tool printout malfunctions
00588
Driver's Side Airbag
Igniter 1 -N95-
Resistance value
too large
Resistance value
too small
Short circuit to B+
Short circuit to
Ground
Wiring or connections faulty - Check wiring and connections
according to wiring diagram.
Driver's Side Airbag Igniter 1 - - Replace Driver's Side Airbag
N95- faulty Igniter 1 -N95-.
Airbag Spiral Spring/Return - Replace Airbag Spiral
Spring With Slip Ring -F138- Spring/Return Spring With Slip
faulty Ring -F138-.

- Read measuring value block


page 01-36 .
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VAG 1551 scan tool Possible cause of Repairing malfunctions


printout malfunctions
00589
Passenger's Side Airbag
Igniter 1 -N131-
Resistance value too
large
Resistance value too
small
Short circuit to B+
Short circuit to Ground
Wiring or connections faulty - Check wiring and connections
according to wiring diagram.
Passenger's Side Airbag - Replace Passenger's Side
Igniter 1 -N131- faulty Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-

- Read measuring value block


page 01-36
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VAG 1551 print out Possible cause of Repairing malfunction


malfunction
00595
Crash data stored - Replace airbag control module -J234-.

- Replace airbag unit and all damaged


parts.
01217
Igniter for side airbag,
driver's side -N199-
Resistance too high
Resistance too small
Short circuit to B+
Short circuit to
Ground
Wiring or connections - Check wiring and connections
faulty according to wiring diagram and repair
as necessary.
- Read measuring value block page
01-36
Igniter for side airbag, - Replace igniter for side airbag, driver's
driver's side -N199- faulty side -N199-
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VAG 1551 print out Possible cause of Repairing malfunction


malfunction
01218
Igniter for side airbag,
passenger's side -N200-

Resistance too large


Resistance too small
Short circuit to B+
Short circuit to Ground
Wiring or connections
- Check wiring and connections
faulty according to wiring diagram and
repair as necessary.
Igniter for side airbag, - Replace igniter for side airbag,
passenger's side -N200- passenger's side -N200-
faulty

- Read measuring value block


page 01-36
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VAG 1551 scan tool Possible cause of Repairing malfdunction


printout malfunction
01221
Crash sensor for side
airbag, driver's side -
G179-
Short circuit to B+
Short circuit to Ground

Wiring or connections faulty - Check wiring and connections


according to wiring diagram, repair as
necessary.
Crash sensor for side - Replace faulty components.
airbag, driver's side -G179-
faulty

Airbag control module -


J234- faulty
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VAG 1551 scan tool Possible cause of Repairing malfdunction


printout malfunction
01222
Crash sensor for side
airbag, passenger's side -
G180-
Short circuit to B+
Short circuit to Ground

Wiring or connections faulty - Check wiring and connections


according to wiring diagram, repair
as necessary.
Crash sensor for side - Replace faulty components.
airbag, passenger's side -
G180- faulty

Airbag control module -


J234- faulty
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VAG 1551 Possible cause of malfunction Repairing malfunction


scan tool
printout
65535
Airbag control Electrical interference from external - Check wiring and connections
module -J234- sources, poor Ground (GND) or positive to airbag control module -J234-
faulty connections to airbag control module - according to wiring diagram.
J234-
Airbag control module -J234- faulty - Replace airbag control module
-J234-
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Airbag control module, coding using


VAG 1551 Scan Tool
Coding is only possible with a new airbag control
module.

- Connect VAG 1551 Scan Tool.

- Switch ignition on.

Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75-


lights up continuously.

- Press -1- button for "Rapid data transfer"


operating mode.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display

Select function XX
- Press buttons -1- and -5- to insert "Airbag"
address word 15

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display

15 - Airbag
- Press -Q- button to confirm input..

1J0 909 608 BF AIRBAG VW 3 S V04


Indicated on display (This is an example. For actual
Part No. check with your Parts Department)
Coding 00000 WSC 00066

- Press button.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display

Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -7- to select "Code Conrol
Module", function 07.

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display

07 - Code control module


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- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Code control module Q Indicated on display

Enter code number XXXXX (0--32000) - Enter code number according to table:

Vehicle application Part Index* Code


No. letter number

Driver and 6N0 D 00068


passenger airbags, 909
US version 603
Driver and 1J0 T 00084
passenger airbags, 909
US version 603
Driver's/passenger's 1J0 J 00074
and side airbags, 909
US version 608
Driver's/passenger's 1J0 ZF 23110
and side airbags, 909
US version 608
Driver's/passenger's 1J0 BF 16966
and side airbags, 909
US version 608

* Index letter is the same as part number


suffix. For example: Part No. 6N0 909 603 D;
Index is D.

- Press -Q- button to confirm input


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1J0 909 608 BF AIRBAG VW 3 S V04 Indicated on the display (example shown) is
the airbag control module identification
Coding 16966 WSC 00066 number with the applicable index letter,
code number and dealer code.

If so, the coding has been completed


sucessfully.

If not:

1J0 909 608 BF AIRBAG VW 3 S V04 Indicated on display

Coding 00000 WSC 12345 The airbag control module was not correctly
programmed with the applicable vehicle
data. Coding is no longer possible. The
Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will
come on and stay on continuously.
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Check whether the correct airbag control


module was installed (compare Part No.
and identification number), or whether an
incorrect dealer number was entered.

End output:

- Press button.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display:

Select function XX
- Press -0- and -6- buttons to end output.
- Press -Q- button to confirm input..

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display:

06 - End Output The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75-


must go out after not more than 4 seconds.
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Measuring value block, reading

WARNING!

Check the airbag system wiring by visual


inspection only.

Do not check continuity or resistance of the


airbag igniter circuits.

Switch off ignition before checking routing of


wiring.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display

Select function XX
- Press buttons -0- and -8- to select "Read
measuring value block", function 08

Rapid data transfer Q Indicated on display

08 - Read measuring value block


- Press -Q- button to confirm input.

Read measuring value block HELP Indicated on display

Input display group number XXX


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- Select desired display group number and press -


Q- button to confirm input.

Read measuring value block 1 Indicated on display


1234
For a key to the content of each display field
beginning on page 01-38.

If all displays are correct:

- Press button.

Rapid data transfer HELP Indicated on display

Select function XX
Note:

After completing checks of "Read Measuring Value


Block", function 08, check DTC memory, page
01-20 .
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Display group No. 001

Display group No. 001


Read measuring value Indicated on display
block 1
xxxx xxx xxx xxxx
1 2 3 4 Display field Specified Evaluation
value
Passenger's side belt not
tensioner applicable
Driver's side belt tensioner not
applicable
Passenger's Side Airbag Igniter correct page 01-41

Driver's Side Airbag Igniter correct


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Evaluation for display group No. 001

Display Designation Display Correction of malfunction


field content
1 Driver's Side correct - No malfunction determined
Airbag Igniter
-N95- to Ground - Check wiring by visual inspection only
- While watching display, check that airbag
to positive
system connections are correct and secure.
If display content changes to "correct":
- Erase DTC memory.
- Disconnect igniter connector from airbag
unit.
too small If display changes to "too large":
- Replace airbag unit.
If display remains "too small":
- Disconnect connector at airbag spiral spring
with slip ring.
If display changes to "too large":
- Replace airbag spiral spring with slip ring.
If display remains "too small":
- Replace wiring harness
Continued on next page
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Evaluation for display group No. 001 (continued)

Display Designation Display Correction of malfunction


field content
1 too large
- Disconnect igniter connector from airbag and
connect to connector of test box VAS 5056 page
01-45.
If display changes to "correct":
- Replace airbag unit.
If display remains "too large":
- Disconnect connector at airbag spiral spring with
slip ring.
- Connect test box VAS 5056 to airbag wiring
harness at connector for airbag spiral spring with slip
ring, page 01-4. .
If display changes to "correct":
- Replace airbag spiral spring with slip ring.

If display remains "too large":


- Press button on VAS 5056.
If display remains "too large":
- Replace wiring harness.
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Evaluation for display group No. 001 (continued)

Display Designation Display Correction of malfunction


field content
2 Passenger's Side correct
- No malfunction determined.
Airbag Igniter
-N131- to Ground - Check wiring by visual inspection only.
- While watching display, check that airbag
to positive
system connections are correct and secure.
If display content changes to "correct":
too small
- Erase DTC memory.
- Disconnect connector between wiring
harness and adapter wire to airbag unit.
If display changes to "too large":
- Replace airbag unit.
If display remains "too small":
too large - Connect test box VAS 5056 to wiring
harness for passenger's airbag, page 01-
4. .
- Press button on VAS 5056.
If display changes to "too small":
- Replace airbag unit.
If display remains "too large":
- Replace wiring harness.
3 Not applicable
4 Not applicable
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Display group No. 003

Read measuring value Indicated on display


block 1
xxxx xxx xxx xxxx
1 2 3 4 Display fields Specified Evaluation
value
Passenger's side belt Not
buckle switch applicable
Driver's side belt buckle switch Not
applicable
Passenger's side seat occupant Not
recognition applicable
Voltage supply Correct page 01-
42

Evaluation of display group No. 003

Display Designation Display Correction of malfunction


field content
1 Voltage correct - Battery voltage at least 9 Volts
supply
too large - Check generator: Repair Manual: Electrical
Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting, Component
too small Locations.
- Check wiring by visual inspection only.
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Display group 005

Read measuring value Indicated on display


block 1
xxxx xxx xxx xxxx
1 2 3 4 Display fields Specified Evaluation
value
Igniter for side airbag, Not
passenger's side, rear applicable
Igniter for side airbag, driver's side, Not
rear applicable
Igniter for side airbag, passenger's side, front correct page 01-
44
Igniter for side airbag, driver's side, front correct
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Evaluation for display group No.005

Display Designation Display Correction of malfunction


field content
1 Igniter for side airbag correct
- Check wiring by visual inspection only
driver's side -N199-
too large - While watching display, check that
circuit connections are correct and
too small secure.
If the display changes to "correct",
to Ground erase DTC memory.
- Replace faulty wiring or connectors
to positive as necessary.

2 Igniter for side airbag correct - Replace side airbag units for driver or
passenger's side -N200- passenger as applicable.
too large

too small

to Ground

to positive

3 Not applicable
4 Not applicable
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Test box VAS 5056, connecting


The test box VAS 5056 permits the testing
of the individual components of the airbag
system for malfunctions, Reading
measured value block, evaluation for
display group 001, page 01-40 and 01-41.

Connecting VAS 5056 to driver's airbag


components

(Driver airbag and lower steering column


trim removed)

- Connect airbag igniter connector to


terminal -1- of VAS 5056.
- Disconnect wiring harness to airbag
spiral spring with slip ring.
- Connect yellow 2-pin connector -3- from
VAS 5056/1 to airbag wiring harness at
spiral spring connector.

1 - Airbag igniter connecter on VAS 5056


terminal

2 - Button of VAS 5056

3 - Connector of VAS 5056 to spiral spring


with slip ring wiring harness connector
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Connecting VAS
5056 to passenger's
airbag components

Note:

Reading measured
value block,
evaluation for display
group 001, page 01-
41.

- Remove shelf on
passenger's side
Repair Group 70
- Disconnect wiring
harness to airbag
unit and connect
yellow 2-pin
connector -2- from
VAS 5056/1 to
wiring harness.
1 - Button
2 - Connector for
airbag wiring
harness
3 - VAS 5056
connector
not
applicable
4 - VAS 5056
connector
not
applicable

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