169000367 - Z098 DRIVER''S SIDE FRONT AIRBAG FAILURE

When applying this procedure, always consider the following:

  • Measurements cannot be carried out on the airbag wiring.
  • Begin testing the system with the vehicle appliances still connected.
  • The fault must be "Present" or "Present Intermittently" and not "Intermittent". In the event of an Intermittent fault, the Procedure is not applicable. Check the line where the fault was reported carefully.
  • Not all the simulation sensors are available (e.g. side impact sensors).
The airbag fault warning light is controlled by a dedicated connection to the airbag control unit Instrument Panel Node.
The airbag wiring is a safety component. If faults occur in the wires or connectors, all the wiring must be replaced.
1ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Check the connector on the control unit is correctly connected    See E7030 AIRBAGMove on to Step 2The connector is not correctly connectedReconnect the connector correctly    See E7030 AIRBAGClear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 5
2CHECK CLOCK SPRING CONTACTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Disconnect the airbag wiring clock spring contact and connect a dummy resistance in its place.Turn the key ON and activate communication with the diagnostic tester.Check whether the fault in the driver's side front airbag has become intermittentMove on to Step 3The fault is still presentTurn the key to OFF.Replace the facia wiring    Op. 5505C34 INTERGRATED INSTRUMENT UNDER FACIA FRONT AIR BAG WIRING - R RClear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 5
3CHECK DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Reconnect the clock spring contact to the airbag wiring.Disconnect the charge from the steering wheel and connect the dummy resistance in its place.Turn the key ON and activate communication.Check whether the fault in the driver's side front airbag is still intermittentMove on to Step 4The fault has become PresentTurn the key to OFF.Replace the clock spring    Op. 5580C12 CLOCK SPRING FOR AIR BAG MODULE ON STEERING WHEEL R RClear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 5
4REPLACE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Replace the explosive charge on the steering wheel    Op. 5580C18 AIR BAG MODULE - R+RClear the errors using the diagnostic testerMove on to Step 5
5CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the tester does not indicate other faultsEnd of diagnosisThe diagnostic tester reports other faultsProceed as instructed in the    See table K80 AIRBAG FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON