ECO mode AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Airbag Service OBD Workshop Manual
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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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