K-V

So I have had my 2001 Audi A6 for three months and didn't really take notice.. but my Airbag light has been on the whole time..

What does this mean? Is it worth going to the garage to fix it?

Thanks

Harleyguy

There are some electrical connectors under the front seats that sometimes pull apart when seats are moved a lot or moved to the extreme limits of their reach. The airbag light came on, on my car once when I had it at the dealer. Their tech had re-positioned my driver seat when he moved the car into the shop (he was a rather tall person). When I went back to get my car and discovered the problem I brought it to their attention and they said it was fine when they parked it. (BS!) I had to make another appointment for them to look at it, then still claiming it wasn't anything they did to cause the problem I was charged $150 to get it corrected. The told me that it was a bad connection under the driver seat. That was the last time it went to the dealer. Start checking the electrical connections under the seats. A mirror will be helpful.

K-V

Thank you. So is this something that is major? If I crash will the airbag deploy?

Thanks.

clancy

There are code readers that will tell more about why the airbag light is on. The best ones are for Audi or VW only. VCDS is the one used by the serious DIY. Otherwise go to an Indy Audi shop that specializes in this vintage. Some faults that trigger the light will still allow the airbags to work. Others not. Don't guess, find out.

SloopJohnB@mac.com

It most likely will not deploy in the case of an accident.