Technical air bag

[discus]

can an air bag fault code be cleared without the use of a code reader

 

[fingers99]

Not even sure if it can be cleared with out sorting out the fault!

And given that you're not going to be the last owner of the car, I think the ethics of doing what you suggest are very dubious.

 

[discus]

here we go again, the car was driven with the airbag removed, the airbag was then replaced,the car still thinks the airbag is faulty(removed) I want to know if I can clear the fault code without having to connect a diagnostic

 

[fingers99]

OK, try this. Not sure if the air bag has it's own ECU, but will cost you nowt. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for 30 mins, reconnect, start motor. This should cause (at least) the main ECU to reset.

 

[discus]

If only it were that simple, the airbag system has its own ecu that does not clear when resetting the engine ecu,can anyone who is familiar with the system help please

 

[T14086]

Needs cleared by examiner,most 'off the shelf' code readers will not be able to communicate with airbag ecu,assuming it is the electronic & not mechanical airbag system you have.

 

[discus]

thanks for that I thought that might be the case