01218

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01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200)

01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200): Resistance too High

01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200): Resistance too Low

01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200): Short to positive

01218 - Side Airbag Igniter; Front Passenger Side (N200): Short to ground

Possible Symptoms

  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) active

Possible Causes

  • Wiring/Connectors from/to Side Airbag Igniter, Front Passenger Side (N200) faulty
  • Side Airbag Igniter, Front Passenger Side (N200) faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Side Airbag Igniter, Front Passenger Side (N200)
  • Check Side Airbag Igniter, Front Passenger Side (N200) faulty
    • Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)

Special Notes

  • When found in the NAR '05 -> '07 Jetta, Rabbit, Eos and Passat, Please See TSB 69-08-02 / 2011271.
  • When "Short to positive" or "Short to ground" is found, DO NOT CLEAR THE DTC. This can cause the airbag to deploy. See repair manual for more information.