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Replace window regulator, i am pretty sure he forgot

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After replacing the new window regulator, I am pretty sure he forgot to plug back in the airbag wire harness before turning-on the ignition to test out the window up/down.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace window regulator, i am pretty sure he forgot' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace window regulator, i am pretty sure he forgot' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Reset airbag cel's

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My understanding is that you need a special tool to reset Airbag CEL's.

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Reset alarm light

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Durametric can reset the alarm light.

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Replace window regulator, i am pretty sure he forgot

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After replacing the new window regulator, I am pretty sure he forgot to plug back in the airbag wire harness before turning-on the ignition to test out the window up/down.

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Reset airbag cel's

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My understanding is that you need a special tool to reset Airbag CEL's.

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Reset alarm light

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Durametric can reset the alarm light.

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I asked my mechanic to try to reset it with the computer but it didn't work.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I took my 03 in to have the window regulator replaced and after picking the car up, the airbag fault light is on. I asked my mechanic to try to reset it with the computer but it didn't work. He said it might just go off in a couple of weeks on its own (?). If not, I'll need to go to the dealer. He assured me that he hooked everything up properly in the door (I imagine that the fault is from the door airbag). First, is the "it'll go away on its own" a bunch of baloney? Second, any other tricks besides going to the dealer? The nearest one is an hour away. thanks, Grant

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After replacing the new window regulator, I am pretty sure he forgot to plug back in the airbag wire harness before turning-on the ignition to test out the window up/down. The DME saw an open circuit from your side airbag and triggered this CEL. My understanding is that you need a special tool to reset Airbag CEL's. Unfortunately the dealer might be your only solution, I am not sure with Porsche though. My bad experience was with my Bimmer. I hope there is an easier way for you to reset it though. Good-luck.

POST 3Original post

durametric can reset it.. it wont go away on its own

POST 5Original post

when working with airbags or seatbelts.... you take the - terminal off the battery so that the ecu doesnt detect an open circuit, if they cant reset it, that means the circuit is still open. BS on it will turn off on its own... once that light turns on, it will latch on forever even if the the circuit has been closed. Durametric can reset the alarm light.

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks guys. I'll talk to my indy about getting a Durametric setup. Anyone have one near Iowa City? I appreciate the help. Grant

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