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01587 VAG - Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250)

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for VAG. All interpretations of 01587

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What 01587 means

01587
Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250) VAG · airbag Data confidence 80%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250) 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: Short to ground; Short to positive; Upper Limit Exceeded. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Symptoms

Airbag Warning Light active

Possible causes

  • Wiring from/to Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250) faulty
  • Coil Spring with Slip Ring (F138) faulty
  • Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250) faulty

Recommended checks

  • Check Wiring from/to Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250)
  • Check Coil Spring with Slip Ring (F138)
  • Check Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250)
Applies to Volkswagen

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Frequently asked questions about 01587

What does 01587 mean?

Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250). The control module detected a fault associated with the Igniter 2 for Airbag; Drivers Side (N250) 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: Short to ground; Short to positive; Upper Limit Exceeded. Documented across Volkswagen Group applications (Audi, SEAT and Škoda included).

Is 01587 generic or manufacturer-specific?

01587 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 01587 at file level?

Not guaranteed. 01587 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 01587 is removable in your case.

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