Connecting to airbag with VAGCOM

[Defcon5]

I need to clear an airbag fault light on a 2001 Lupo GTI.

I have the free VAGCOM (409.1 or whatever it is) and it says it previously tried to connect and failed(it did, I broke the slip ring so it couldnt connect), and that I must turn off the ignition for 3 secs before cancelling the operation.

I know there are issues with golf chassis cars and the airbag controller, but didnt think it affected Lupos.

Any ideas?

If I delete and reinstall VAGCOM will it work as it will forget it tried and failed to connect?


Thanks

[Defcon5]

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/vw_issues.html


This is the message I am getting

Edited by Defcon5 on Monday 8th February 14:35

[Defcon5]

Anyone?

[Defcon5]

Still not solved this, I have reinstalled VAGCOM and I get the same message.

[tegwin]

The issue with VAG-COm and the airbag controller is something to do with coding... Accessing the module with VAG-COM and nock out the coding in the car... reinstalling the software on your laptop will do nothing...


You wont be able to fix this issue with the free version of VAG-COM..


There is a reason why Rosstech recomends you keep well away from the airbag controller...

DO you know what the cause of the light is?

[Defcon5]

Yes, I removed the airbag and broke the slipring, now I have fitted a new slipring (same part number)
and put it back together and want to get rid of the light
Other people with the same car have cleared airbag lights using the same software, thats why I have tried