Audi A4. Body repair manual - part 36
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01217
Side Airbag Igniter, Driver's
Wiring damaged
- Repair wiring according to wiring diagram.
Side-N199
Side airbag, driver's side
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Short circuit to Ground
faulty
Component Locations binder
Airbag control module -
J234- faulty
- Replace side airbag, driver's side.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01218
Side Airbag Igniter, Pass.
Open circuit in wiring
- Repair wiring according to wiring diagram.
Side-N200
Side airbag, passenger
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Resistance value too large
side faulty
Component Locations binder
Airbag control module -
J234- faulty
- Replace side airbag, passenger side.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01218
Side Airbag Igniter, Pass.
Short circuit in wiring
- Repair wiring according to wiring diagram.
Side-N200
Side airbag, passenger
Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Resistance value too small
side faulty
Component Locations binder
Airbag control module -
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- Replace side airbag, passenger side.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01218
Side Airbag Igniter, Pass. Side-
Wiring damaged
- Repair wiring according to wiring
N200
diagram.
Airbag control module -J234- faulty
Short circuit to B+
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
binder
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01218
Side Airbag Igniter, Pass. Side-
Wiring damaged
- Repair wiring according to wiring
N200
diagram.
Side airbag, passenger side faulty
Short circuit to Ground
Airbag control module -J234- faulty
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
binder
- Replace side airbag, passenger side.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01221
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Driv. Side-
Open circuit in wiring
- Repair wiring according to wiring
G179 (sensor for lateral
diagram.
acceleration)
Harness connector for crash sensor
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
for side airbag, driver's side
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
disconnected
binder
Crash sensor for side airbag, driver's
side -G179 faulty
- Reconnect harness connector.
Airbag control module -J234- faulty
- Replace crash sensor -G179-.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01221
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Driv. Side-
Short circuit in wiring to B+ or Ground
- Repair wiring according to wiring
G179 (sensor for lateral
diagram.
acceleration)
Crash sensor for side airbag, driver's
side -G179 faulty
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Short circuit
Airbag control module -J234- faulty
Troubleshooting & Component
Locations binder
- Replace crash sensor -G179-.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01221
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Driv. Side-
Airbag control module -J234-
- Replace control module -J234-.
G179 (sensor for lateral
incorrectly coded
acceleration)
- Replace crash sensor -G179-.
Control module and crash sensor do
Not authorized
not match
01222
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Pass. Side-
Open circuit in wiring
- Repair wiring according to wiring
G180 (sensor for lateral
diagram.
acceleration)
Harness connector for crash sensor for
side airbag, passenger side
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Open circuit
disconnected
Troubleshooting & Component
Crash sensor for side airbag,
Locations binder
passenger side -G180- faulty
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- Reconnect harness connector.
- Replace crash sensor -G180-.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01222
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Pass. Side-
Short circuit in wiring to B+ or
- Repair wiring according to wiring diagram.
G180 (sensor for lateral acceleration)
Ground
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Short circuit
Crash sensor for side airbag,
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
passenger side -G180- faulty
binder
Airbag control module -J234-
faulty
- Replace crash sensor -G180-.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01222
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Pass. Side-
Airbag control module -J234-
- Replace control module -J234-.
G180 (sensor for lateral acceleration)
incorrectly coded
- Replace crash sensor -G180-.
Not authorized
Control module and crash
sensor do not match
01223
Signal Open Central Locking
Airbag control module -J234-
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
faulty
01280 1)
Airbag Passenger Side Switched Off
Passenger-side airbag was
- Adapt airbag control module -J234- as
switched off during adaptation
appropriate.
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01578
Wng.Light for Airbag Off,Pass. Side-
Wiring damaged
- Repair wiring according to wiring diagram
K145
Airbag control module -J234-
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Short circuit to B+
faulty
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
binder
- Replace airbag control module -J234-
01578
Wng.Light for Airbag Off,Pass. Side-
Wiring damaged
- Repair wiring according to wiring diagram
K145
Warning light for airbag off,
Electrical Wiring Diagrams,
Open/Short circuit to ground
passenger side -K145- faulty
Troubleshooting & Component Locations
Airbag control module -J234-
binder
faulty
- Replace warning light -K145-
- Replace airbag control module -J234-
01588
Ign. for Side Curtain Airbag, Driver Side-
Open circuit in wiring
- Repair open circuit.
N251Resistance value too large
Driver-side side curtain airbag
- Replace driver-side side curtain airbag.
faulty
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
Airbag control module faulty
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
been adapted appropriately.
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01588
Ign. for Side curtain airbag, Driver Side-
Short circuit in wiring
- Repair short circuit.
N251Resistance vaule too small
Driver-side side curtain airbag
- Replace driver-side side curtain
faulty
airbag.
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module
-J234-.
01588
Ign. for Side curtain Airbag, Driver Side-N251Short
Wiring damaged
- Repair damaged wiring.
circuit to B+
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module
-J234-.
01588
Ign. for Side curtain Airbag, Driver Side-N251Short
Wiring damaged
- Repair damaged wiring.
circuit to Ground
Driver-side side curtain airbag
- Replace driver-side side curtain
faulty
airbag.
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module
-J234-.
01589
Igniter for Airbag Pass. Side-N252Resistance value
Open circuit in wiring
- Repair open circuit.
too large
Passenger-side side curtain
- Replace passenger-side side
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
curtain airbag.
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module
-J234-.
01589
Igniter for Airbag Pass. Side-N252Resistance vaule
Short circuit in wiring
- Repair short circuit.
too small
Passenger-side side curtain
- Replace passenger-side side
airbag faulty
curtain airbag.
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module
-J234-.
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
DTC
VAG 1551 scan tool display
Possible cause
Corrective action
01589
Igniter for Airbag Pass. Side-N252Short circuit
Wiring damaged
- Repair damaged wiring.
to B+
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module -
J234-.
01589
Igniter for Airbag Pass. Side-N252Short circuit
Wiring damaged
- Repair damaged wiring.
to Ground
Passenger-side side curtain
- Replace passenger-side side
airbag faulty
curtain airbag.
Airbag control module faulty
- Replace airbag control module -
J234-.
65535
Control Module Malfunctioning
- Replace airbag control module -
J234-.
Note:
DTC 65535 "Control Module Malfunctioning" cannot be erased using the VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST).
Airbag system (with and without side airbag) On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
Check Control Module Versions (scan
tool function 01)
- Press buttons -0- and -1- to select "Check
Control Module Versions" function 01.
Rapid data transfer
Q
Indicated on display
01 - Check Control Module Versions
- Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Vehicles
1997
8A0959655D
Airbag V AUDI
Indicated on display after about 5 seconds
D02
Coding 00766
WSC 06812
Explanation of display
8A0959655D: Part No. of airbag control module
Airbag V AUDI: airbag system designation
D02: software version of control module for airbag in Audi vehicles
Coding 00766: coding for airbag control module. Code Control Module
table page 01-52 .
WSC 06812: dealership number
- Press button to return to "Select function XX" prompt.
Rapid data transfer
HELP
Indicated on display
Select function XX