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00589 VAG - Airbag Igniter; Driver side (N131)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of 00589

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What 00589 means

00589
Airbag Igniter; Driver side (N131) VAG · airbag Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Airbag Igniter; Driver side (N131) 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 Passenger Side (N131) faulty
  • Airbag Igniter Passenger Side (N131) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter Passenger Side (N131)
  • Check Airbag Igniter Passenger Side (N131)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 00589

What does 00589 mean?

Airbag Igniter; Driver side (N131). The control module detected a fault associated with the Airbag Igniter; Driver side (N131) 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 00589 generic or manufacturer-specific?

00589 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 00589 at file level?

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