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Airbag system (with and 
without side airbag) On Board 
Diagnostic (OBD) 
     
General Information
 
     
Vehicles  1997  
      The airbag system includes a driver-side airbag, 
passenger-side airbag, and two front seat belt 
tensioners. These are ignited centrally by the 
airbag control module -J234- if the specified 
activation criteria are met during a crash.  
     
Vehicles 1997   1999 : up to VIN 8D XA 200 
000        The airbag system includes a driver-side airbag, 
passenger-side airbag, two front seat belt 
tensioners, side airbag, driver's side, side airbag, 
passenger side, and two or three (1998 and on ) 
rear seat belt tensioners. If the specified 
activation criteria are met during a crash, they 
are ignited centrally by the airbag control module 
-J234-.  
      Regardless of the type of crash or crash 
intensity, the airbag control module sends a 
"crash signal" to the central locking control 
module. This function provides passive security. 
With the help of the central locking system, it 
unlocks the doors, opens the rear lid and blocks 
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1999 vehicles  : from VIN 8D XA 200 001        Airbag system includes: side airbag, passenger-
side airbag, two front seat belt tensioners, two 
front side airbags, two or three rear seat belt 
tensioners and side curtain airbags. In a crash 
situation, these are ignited centrally by the airbag 
control module -J234- when specified triggering 
criteria are met.  
      In a crash situation, the control module sends a 
crash signal to the central locking control 
module. This function is a passive safety feature. 
It releases door locks and the rear lid lock via the 
central locking system if an airbag and/or belt 
tensioner is triggered. Also, inside door lock 
switches are blocked and interior lighting is 
switched on. The "crash signal" can be checked 
using output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)   
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      When the airbags and/or belt tensioners are 
deployed, the control module will record the DTC 
"Crash data stored."  
      Airbag control module -J234- must be replaced 
following:  
     
The 1st driver-side/passenger-side airbag 
deployment. 
     The 3rd time front seat belt tensioners and/or 
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All vehicles  
     
- 
Press   button to advance through program 
sequence. Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
Note:  
A list of available functions is printed out when the HELP button is 
pressed. 
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) functions  
The following functions are possible:  
01 - Check Control Module Versions   page 01
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02 - Check DTC Memory   page 01
-11
   
03 - Output Diagnostic Test Mode (vehicles 1997   1998 only   page 
01
-44
 ) (vehicles 1999   only   page 01
-46
 )  
05 - Erase DTC Memory   page 01
-137
   
06 - End Output   page 01
-139
   
07 - Code Control Module   page 01
-51
   
08 - Read Measuring Value Block   page 01
-57
   
Note:  
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V.A.G 1551 print-out  
Possible malfunction cause  
Corrective action  
00589        
Igniter 1 for airbag (passenger's 
side) -N131  
Short to Ground  
Wiring damagedFront passenger's airbag 
unit faulty Airbag control unit -J234 
faulty  Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations binder    - Repair per wiring diagram
- Replace front passenger's airbag unit
- Replace airbag control unit -J234
00591        
Left Seat Belt Switch -E24  
Implausible switch condition  
Left belt lock switch faulty- Replace left belt lock switch
00591        
Left Seat Belt Switch -E24  
Short circuit to positive  Wiring damaged
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & 
Component Locations binder    - Check and repair wiring harness
- Repair per wiring diagram
00591        
Left Seat Belt Switch -E24  
Short circuit to Ground  
Wiring damaged
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting &  - Check and repair wiring harness
- Repair per wiring diagram
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V.A.G 1551 print-out  
Possible malfunction 
cause  Corrective action  
00592        
Right Seat Belt Switch -
E25  
Implausible switch 
condition   
Right belt lock switch 
faulty - Replace right belt lock switch
00592        
Right Seat Belt Switch -
E25  
Short circuit to positive   Wiring damaged
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations binder    - Check and repair wiring harness
- Repair per wiring diagram
00592        
Right Seat Belt Switch -
E25  
Short circuit to Ground   
Wiring damaged
 Electrical Wiring Diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component 
Locations binder    - Check and repair wiring harness
- Repair per wiring diagram
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DTC  
  
  
VAG 1551 scan tool display  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
01222       
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Pass. Side-
G180 (sensor for lateral acceleration)  
Short circuit  
Short circuit in wiring to B+ or 
Ground Crash sensor for side airbag, 
passenger side -G180- faulty Airbag control module -J234- 
faulty  Electrical Wiring Diagrams, 
Troubleshooting & Component Locations 
binder    - Repair wiring according to wiring diagram.
- Replace crash sensor -G180-.
- Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01222       
Crash Sens. Side Airbag Pass. Side-
G180 (sensor for lateral acceleration)  
Not authorized  
Airbag control module -J234- 
incorrectly coded Control module and crash 
sensor do not match - Replace control module -J234-.
- Replace crash sensor -G180-.
01223       
Signal Open Central Locking  Airbag control module -J234- 
faulty - Replace airbag control module -J234-.
01280 1)       
Airbag Passenger Side Switched Off  Passenger-side airbag was 
switched off during adaptation - Adapt airbag control module -J234- as 
appropriate. 
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (scan tool 
function 03) (vehicles 1997   1998)
 
      The Output Diagnostic Test Mode is used to 
check operation of the crash response system. 
When airbags are triggered, the central locking 
system unlocks the doors and simultaneously 
blocks internal switches. Emergency flashers and 
interior lights are switched on.  
     
Notes:  
     Before initiating the Output Diagnostic Test 
Mode, switch central locking system to "closed" 
by operating internal switch. 
     
Carrying out "Output Diagnostic Test Mode" 
function 03  Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode" 
function 03. 
Rapid data transfer 
Q
03 - Output Dia
gnostic Test Mode
    
Indicated on display  
-  Press -Q- button to confirm input.
Output Diagnostic Test Mode Signal: Open central locking system
    
Indicated on display  
The central locking system must switch to "open."  
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Emergency flashers and interior lights switch on.  
-  Operate internal switch. 
   Central locking must switch back to "closed."
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode (scan tool 
function 03) (vehicles 1999  )
 
     
Vehicles up to calendar week (KW) 18.99  
      Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) is used to 
check the operation of the crash response 
system. When airbags are triggered, the central 
locking system switches immediately to "open" 
and the inside door lock switches are blocked. 
Emergency flashers and interior lights are 
switched on.  
     
Notes:  
     
Before initiating output Diagnostic Test Mode 
(DTM), set the central locking system to 
"closed" by operating the interior switch. 
     Set interior switch to "door contact" position.
     After output DTM is initiated, central locking 
cannot be operated until the DTC memory of 
the central locking control module is erased. 
     
Carrying out "Output Diagnostic Test 
Mode" (function 03)  
Rapid data transfer 
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
- 
Press buttons -0- and -3- to select "Output Diagnostic Test Mode" 
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode Signal: Open central lockin
g system
    
Indicated on display  
Central locking must switch to "open."  
Emergency flashers and interior lights switch on.  
Notes:  -  Operate interior switch. Central locking must not switch to "closed" as 
long as DTC is still stored in central locking control module. 
After this procedure step, DTC 01366 is stored in the DTC memory of 
the central locking control module. After completion of output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM), the DTC 
memory of the central locking control module must be checked and 
this DTC must be erased   page 01
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Output Diagnostic Test Mode END
    
Indicated on display  
- 
Press  button.
Rapid data transfer  
HELP
Select function XX
    
Indicated on display  
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