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YOUR RESEARCHAirbag light
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driver side seat belt latch) cleaned
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I had the same thing happen on my 99 C2; I got the Duramatic reader, checked the code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch) cleaned with contact cleaner, cleared the code and all has been well for the past three or so weeks.
Check code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch)
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I had the same thing happen on my 99 C2; I got the Duramatic reader, checked the code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch) cleaned with contact cleaner, cleared the code and all has been well for the past three or so weeks.
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Check code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch)
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I had the same thing happen on my 99 C2; I got the Duramatic reader, checked the code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch) cleaned with contact cleaner, cleared the code and all has been well for the past three or so weeks.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
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It looks like it will reset the light but does it reset the airbag?
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I shot some in, then used some air to dry, then used a little 'cardboard' (about the thickness of the male end of the seat belt) to rub between the contacts, put more cleaner in and give it a good air blast and as of today.....no light.
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Check code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch)
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I had the same thing happen on my 99 C2; I got the Duramatic reader, checked the code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch) cleaned with contact cleaner, cleared the code and all has been well for the past three or so weeks.
Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Performed · outcome unconfirmed
I shot some in, then used some air to dry, then used a little 'cardboard' (about the thickness of the male end of the seat belt) to rub between the contacts, put more cleaner in and give it a good air blast and as of today.....no light.
These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.
driver side seat belt latch) cleaned
No successful repair reported for this finding.
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Reported cause
I had the same thing happen on my 99 C2; I got the Duramatic reader, checked the code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch) cleaned with contact cleaner, cleared the code and all has been well for the past three or so weeks.
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Airbag light is on for my '99 996. Dealer says there is a new relay required in the seatbelt. This would have been a warranty repair when the car was under warranty. Now it is a $1500 fix!!! The dealer says airbag does not deploy if airbag light is on!
I considered this a safety issue and contacted PCNA to see if it could be covered under warranty retroactively as this is a major safety issue. They pretty much told me to take a hike.
Anyone else with this problem? What did you do? What about the Durametric diagnostic device. It looks like it will reset the light but does it reset the airbag?
Glenn
Hi there,
Most common answer to this I have heard is the wiring harness under the seats. From my understanding Porsche released an article on the issue and it is under a recall notice, aka no charge.
Have you recently taken the seats out of your car by chance? Only reason I ask is I did this to install a roll bar and had to turn the ignition on to steer it and it faulted the air bag.
I reset the light with the Durametric tool no problem. If you have a physical harness issue, this will only be a temp fix as the fault with create an error code soon after again.
Safety issue, not that I am aware of.
The airbag system is still active and the impact sensors are still operating. All that is telling you is that it doesn't know if you're belted into the car or not so its a warning.
Cheers
Aaron
Sorry, I don't.
There was some discussion on the Renn Tech forums about this though (renntech.org). I'd recommend looking up a user by the name or Lorne as he is very knowledgeable on all things 996.
He'd be your best bet to look up the reference for you. Sorry I can't be of more help.
Cheers
Aaron
Thanks anyway Aaron.
I found a reference to airbag recall but it was for '98. I bought the Duramatic Enthusiast system online. I think it will be much better than my current OBDII code reader. What is your experience with the Duramatic?
Glenn
Glenndeweirdt,
I had the same thing happen on my 99 C2; I got the Duramatic reader, checked the code, (it was the driver side seat belt latch) cleaned with contact cleaner, cleared the code and all has been well for the past three or so weeks.
As I've said in other post.......this tool should be in every DIY's tool box.
Good luck,
glenndeweirdt,
Just got back on line, If you still need to know what to use....any good 'contact' cleaner will work. I shot some in, then used some air to dry, then used a little 'cardboard' (about the thickness of the male end of the seat belt) to rub between the contacts, put more cleaner in and give it a good air blast and as of today.....no light.
Hope this helps,
