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Skoda Octavia Mk2 and airbag warning

  • 03-05-2017 04:13PM
    #1
    cajonlardo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭


    I am aware there is a known problem with the connectors under the seats.
    I have the warning light since moving the seats whilst vacuuming the car.

    BUT... when I use an obd adaptor and Torque to scan it reports "no faults".

    Is this because it is a diy level adaptor and software? Do I need to go to a dealer?

    The light goes out momentarily as it should but comes back on and remains on.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    Where are you based ?


  • #3
    rex-x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,893 ✭✭✭rex-x


    Torque and generic obd adapters will only read engine faults, you need more advanced diagnostics


  • #4
    cajonlardo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭cajonlardo


    tossy wrote: »
    Where are you based ?

    Based in Bray.

    Thanks Tossy and rex-x for the replies

    Is there a scanner that is recommended for diy use or would they be prohibitively expensive?

    There is a Seat dealer close by here and also an ex V.W dealer mechanic so I will go to one of them for this. I'm happy enough doing most things but airbags isn't something I should be messing with.


  • #5
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    cajonlardo wrote: »
    Based in Bray.

    Thanks Tossy and rex-x for the replies

    Is there a scanner that is recommended for diy use or would they be prohibitively expensive?

    There is a Seat dealer close by here and also an ex V.W dealer mechanic so I will go to one of them for this. I'm happy enough doing most things but airbags isn't something I should be messing with.

    Bray is a little far, if you were in Kildare i could scan it for you. Any main dealer is going to charge you at least 80e for the pleasure of just scanning it. The Ex VW mechanic sounds like a better bet.


  • #6
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Had same issue the cables under seat needed re soldering as connection was split.


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  • #7
    cajonlardo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,026 ✭✭✭cajonlardo


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Had same issue the cables under seat needed re soldering as connection was split.

    I have ordered a new scanner and the reviews say it will read the airbag faults. No harm in having a "real" scanner anyway.

    I can't see cable damage but I will scan it and then maybe solder it up anyway.


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