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I had cause to pull my steering wheel off recently and without thinking reconnected the battery while the airbag was disconnected.
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Replace drivers side window regulator the airbag light came up
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i had a similar issue, after replacing the drivers side window regulator the airbag light came up.
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Don't know whether it can reset codes, it says that it can but I've never tried it.
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Hi all,
I had cause to pull my steering wheel off recently and without thinking reconnected the battery while the airbag was disconnected. I now have the airbag fault light on the dash which will not clear. I have been on a few forums and understand that the light will have to be reset and will not clear itself. So my questions are,
1. Where is the OBD port, from other forums I believe it is supposed to be beneath the steering wheel. I can see the fuse box, I can see all the relays but I cant see the OBD port???
2. My car is a 99 Carrera Cab. Is there a diagnostic tool available to read and clear fault codes, from research I can only find them for 2001 models on.
Thanks for your help.
Steve
The port on my Boxster is on the passenger side under the dash, just near the glove compartment. It's on the underside of the dash, not the side wall. Might be different in your 996. I bought a cheap PIWIS tool from Ebay which runs off a laptop.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-Piwis-Cable-Diagnostic-Tool-Brand-New-including-software-/281145515281?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4175941d11#ht_1032wt_1161
I was able to examine the ECU and error codes. Don't know whether it can reset codes, it says that it can but I've never tried it. Best to get the dealer to do it next service.
i had a similar issue, after replacing the drivers side window regulator the airbag light came up. took it to a Porsche Specialist (WeltMeister) took them 2 minutes. didnt even charge me anything. took it to Porsche Melbourne they wanted $250.
Hi all,
Thanks for the input. Found the diagnostic port, sticks out like you know what. Left side under the dash below the airbag. I have bought a program and input lead on Ebay. Lets see what happens!! I will let you all know.
Thanks Steve.
