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01221 Crash Sensor Side Airbag; Driver Side (G179)

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

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VAG

1 interpretation
01221
Crash Sensor Side Airbag; Driver Side (G179) VAG · airbag Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Crash Sensor Side Airbag; Driver Side (G179) 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: Faulty; Implausible Signal; No or Incorrect Basic Setting / Adaptation. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Airbag Warning Light ON

Possible causes

  • Crash Sensor Side Airbag; Driver Side (G179) faulty
  • Airbag Control Module (J234) faulty
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 01221

What does 01221 mean?

Crash Sensor Side Airbag; Driver Side (G179). The control module detected a fault associated with the Crash Sensor Side Airbag; Driver Side (G179) 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: Faulty; Implausible Signal; No or Incorrect Basic Setting / Adaptation. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 01221 generic or manufacturer-specific?

01221 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 01221 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 01221 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 01221 is removable in your case.

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