2008 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) — Repair Solution

2.0L BKD 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel · SRS Light / Airbag Warning · Safety Restraint System

Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K) SRS Light / Airbag Warning Safety Restraint System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Golf MK6 (1K)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.0L BKD 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel
Area: Safety Restraint System
Category: SRS Light / Airbag Warning

Customer Complaint

Air bag light on (SRS).

Problem Summary

Codes:
01221 - Crash sensor side airbag: Driver side (G179).
010 - Open or short to plus .

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVWMK08710
Vehicle2008 Volkswagen Golf MK6 (1K)
Engine2.0L BKD 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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