A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

Airbag light on

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:09 PM
  #1  
MartinH's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Default Airbag light on

1996 A4 and the airbag light has been on for several years! Been a minor irritation until now, however the state inspection rules have changed and I can't get it passed until I fix it (one way or another). I've searched and found various references to a possible loose connection under either the drivers or passengers seat. I was going to disconnect all obvious connectors and clean and reconnect them, however Bentleys warns to connect VAG 5095 airbag adaptor when disconnecting the connector! Is this really required? What would happen if I didn't connect this adaptor? Has anyone any experience with this?
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:16 PM
  #2  
Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)'s Avatar
Keeper of the Cash
Tech Guru
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 26,522
Likes: 3
From: Iowa
Default

Why did you go to all that trouble when you should have checked for codes first?
Reply
Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:30 PM
  #3  
MartinH's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Default

Unfortunately I only have a regular scanner, not a vagcom so no codes are available. I know I have to eventually track down someone with a vagcom to get the light cancelled, but wanted to try to fix the problem first!
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Noob_A4_Life
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
10
Sep 4, 2007 07:48 AM
Audi baby yea!
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
6
Aug 16, 2004 07:57 PM
spitfire_11
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
1
May 2, 2004 07:44 PM
Stealthall
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
1
Mar 25, 2003 05:22 AM
hartzpad
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
2
Aug 11, 2002 06:02 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:48 PM.

story-0
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-5
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE
story-6
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: A look back at the Audis that didn't just survive changing tastes, they quietly outgrew them.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-28 19:38:27


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)

One year off a full redesign, the best-selling Q5 is getting a few more updates.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-17 09:56:19


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!

Slideshow: Ranking every current Audi 'S' model on sale today from worst to best.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-16 10:28:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!

Slideshow: 10 best Audis that are finally legal to import to the U.S.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-24 17:20:08


VIEW MORE