Again.... Passenger Airbag Malfunction Error
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Again.... Passenger Airbag Malfunction Error
Recently the passenger airbag malfunction error came back. I'm tired of spending money on paying for the repairs. I read a thread about coding out the error awhile back, but can't seem to find it. I believe it's the oc3 mat sensor; the passenger airbag light is no longer lit which means the airbag light is on the ON position all the time now. Using INPA I am able to clear the codes, but it comes back on a few days later. So for those who coded the airbag error out using NCSExpert please let me know which ones to code out. Thank you
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If you remove the indication and don't fix the problem then chances are the light will illuminate again. Have you looked into changing the mat? I heard that on some seats this can be done and others the mat is sewn into the bottom which really drives the repair up. I'm thinking I saw a price like 200 for a mat and then the install. Maybe a local upholstry shop..?
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Thanks for the info but I had the mat changed out twice and am pretty fed up with it. So I am looking to code it out for good.
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Ouch I would be too! I believe auchtunge60 does this. Maybe pm him.
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I have the same issue. I bought a Bypass from ebay and it was fine for couple of months. But recently the light turned on. I shut it off with the computer and now it stays off for 5 minutes and turns back on. I too have replaced the mat but it went bad after a year. I need to uncode this. The light drives me crazy...
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When you used INPA, did it show a 93C3 error? Mine had this and 93C3 specifically points to the OC3 matt. The dealer replaced mine 2 years ago and have had no errors since.
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Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town for the week. Just ran read error memory on INPA and here's what showed up
STVR/TEBF Error Code: 96CA 1 Error stored 60
This goes away after I clear the EM. According to balbs troubleshoot, it might not be the OC3 mat for me then. Anyone knows what this code means?
STVR/TEBF Error Code: 96CA 1 Error stored 60
This goes away after I clear the EM. According to balbs troubleshoot, it might not be the OC3 mat for me then. Anyone knows what this code means?
Last edited by r9ndy; Feb 24, 2013 at 01:00 PM.