2000 986 Boxster airbag light

[edo]

Hi folks.

Just bought a 2000 986 S Manual.

The airbag sensor/control module was faulty. I was getting a permanent airbag light on. "Airbagman" confirmed the unit was faulty.

Just put a new (second hand good) unit in, cleared the faults and the light goes out, but then comes back up with "0072 Child seat detected". I cant find this code online anywhere.

Any thoughts? I was wondering if the car the module came from had the deactivation kit in?

Appreciate if anyone can help with suggestions!

[Richard Hamilton]

Yes, it sounds like you need to get the coding for the child seat removed. Easy to do with a Porsche tester. The diagnostic sheet confirms this:

Fault codes 70, 71, 72, 73
Child seat detection
Diagnostic conditions
• Ignition on
Possible cause of fault
♦ Incorrect coding
♦ Plug connection of child seat detection belt buckle not connected or damaged
♦ Short circuit to B+/ground or open circuit in the wiring between the airbag triggering unit and the child seat detection belt buckle
♦ Child seat detection belt buckle faulty

[edo]

Great, many thanks. Taking to a specialist on Friday next week so hoping they can decode that.

Edited by edo on Sunday 22 January 16:26