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00588 Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95)

1 manufacturer-specific interpretation across 1 manufacturer in the TuningBot DTC database.

AirbagOEM
Brand pages:VAG

VAG

1 interpretation
00588
Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95) VAG · airbag Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Lower Limit Exceeded; Resistance too High; Resistance too Low. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Airbag Warning Light active

Possible causes

  • Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95) faulty
  • Coil Spring with Slip Ring (F138) faulty
  • Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95)
  • Check Coil Spring with Slip Ring (F138)
  • Check Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00588

What does 00588 mean?

Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95). The control module detected a fault associated with the Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95) circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen. Documented stored variants include: Lower Limit Exceeded; Resistance too High; Resistance too Low. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 00588 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00588 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove 00588 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 00588 is a manufacturer-specific code in an OEM format, so removability depends on the specific control unit and how the fault is implemented - some can be handled, some cannot. Ask for a quote and our engineers will check your file and tell you, free of charge, whether 00588 is removable in your case.

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