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Why did the airbag light come on in the Volkswagen Golf?
Years 2003-2008

Answer

In the Volkswagen Golf 5, the illumination of the airbag warning light can indicate both the deactivation of the airbag and the presence of a malfunction. If the warning light remains on even after trying to reactivate it manually, you need to go to the workshop and scan for the fault.
Posted on: 20 August 2022 by ScegliAuto

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