Eric415

I was in an accident with a loaner A8 that I had. The damage is to the rear passenger door and the passenger side airbags deployed. The car can be driven but the engine will not start due to the airbags being deployed. Is there a way to override the computer system so the car will start? Please help! Thanks.

Der Kimbo

#2, the battery disconnect pyrotechnic device probably activated. Check the positive terminal in the trunk and see what the condition is. There is no ecu related code to keep the engine from running if the airbags deploy.

Eric415

thanks for the help. if someone could explain in more detail what i need to do in order to get the car started. should i disconnect the battery and where is the positive termninal in the trunk. the car is a long way away from me so i want to make sure that when i go get it i will definetely be able to drive it. thanks.

Der Kimbo

Like interior lights will work and hazard etc? Just not enought juice to start?

Here is the location and procedure:

<img src="http://www.livinginyourdreams.com/images/a8batterydisconnect.jpg">

Eric415

i wil try that tomorrow. Yea the interior lights work and everything. Should the screen still work because i believe it does. Also now that the airbags are out, how can they be deflated? Should i just pop them? Thanks.

Der Kimbo

The airbags are deflated (they don't stay filled for long after deployment). Just tape them to the headliner or something.

schnellmb

was this A-Acht boosted........?