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Possible Cause 

Faulty wiring or connections. Impact (crash) sensor or air bag control module defective or mismatched.  

Corrective Action 

Replace faulty wiring or connections. Replace impact (crash) sensor or air bag control module.  

CODE : EQUIPMENT INCORRECTLY CODED 

Possible Cause 

Air bag control module mismatched to vehicle equipment.  

Corrective Action 

Replace air bag control module corresponding to correct vehicle equipment.  

CODE : IMPACT DATA FOR LEFT SIDE AIR BAG STORED 

Possible Cause 

Side collision or short circuit between left side air bag and control module.  

Corrective Action 

Erase DTC memory, or replace air bag control module. Code 01226 can be reset twice by erasing DTC 
memory. After third activation, air bag control module must be replaced. Replace side air bag module and all 
other damaged components.  

CODE : IMPACT DATA FOR RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG STORED 

Possible Cause 

Side collision or short circuit between right side air bag and control module.  

Corrective Action 

Replace right side air bag and other components as necessary. Replace faulty wiring or connections.  

CODE : DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE FOR DATA-BUS NO COMMUNICATION/NO OR 
INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT 

Possible Cause 

Open or short circuit in wiring or connectors. Diagnostic interface instrument cluster not correctly coded. 

 

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Corrective Action 

Locate and repair or replace damaged wiring or connectors. Check diagnostic interface and replace as necessary 
(replace instrument cluster). Perform or check coding of diagnostic interface.  

CODE : DATA-BUS DRIVE FAULTY 

Probable Cause 

Faulty wiring or connections. Coding incorrect. Defective data-bus.  

Corrective Action 

Locate and repair damaged wiring. Replace instrument cluster. Check instrument cluster control module coding. 

CODE : CONTROL MODULE IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NO COMMUNICATION 

Probable Cause 

Open or short circuit in wiring or connectors. Coding for control modules is incorrect. Diagnostic interface 
malfunctioning.  

Corrective Action 

Locate and repair or replace damaged wiring or connectors. Check coding and DTC memory for all control 
modules. Check diagnostic interface and replace as necessary (replace instrument cluster).  

CODE : PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT OPEN TO GROUND, OPEN/SHORT 
TO VOLTAGE 

Possible Cause 

Faulty wiring or connections. Warning light faulty.  

Corrective Action 

Locate and repair damaged wiring. Replace warning light.  

CODE : AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE DEFECTIVE 

Possible Cause 

Air bag control module faulty or electrical interference.  

Corrective Action 

Check wiring and connections to air bag control module. Check air bag control module coding. 

 

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WIRE REPAIR 

No specific wire repair procedures are provided by manufacturer.  

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

WIRING DIAGRAMS 

Wiring diagrams are not available.  

Application 

Ft. Lbs. (N.m) 

Center armrest bolt 

13 (18) 

Pretensioner deactivation bolt (mechanical pretensioner only) 

30 (40) 

Seat belt height adjuster screw 

17 (23) 

Seat belt lower anchor rail bolt 

30 (40) 

Seat belt pretensioner mounting bolt 

17 (23) 

Seat belt upper anchor bolt 

30 (40) 

Steering wheel bolt (with locking compound) 

(1)

37 (50) 

INCH Lbs. (N.m)

Air bag control module mounting nuts 

71 (8.0) 

Passenger-side air bag 

Cover screws 

35 (4.0) 

Module mounting bolts 

106 (12.0) 

Support bracket bolts 

106 (12.0) 

Seat belt upper guide screws 

13 (1.5) 

Side air bag impact (crash) sensor mounting bolts 

53 (6.0) 

Side air bag module mounting bolts 

62 (7.0) 

(1)

Bolt can be reused 5 times. Mark bolt after each reuse.

 

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1998-2004 STEERING

Steering - New Beetle 

STEERING COLUMN 

STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

Special tools and equipment 

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V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench 

 

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