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How to turn off the Mercedes SLK airbag warning light

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 2, R171 - Years 2004-2011
Part: Warning Light - Car Error Code

If the airbag fault warning light remains on on the instrument panel display, the first possible cause is a false contact in one of the connectors: in order not to proceed by trial and error, it is advisable to use a diagnostic tool to check which error codes the relative control unit; making the diagnosis in this case, the error codes refer precisely to the detonator of the driver's seat belt pretensioner; in this case it is therefore necessary to intercept the relative socket located just under the seat and it is easy to recognize because it is yellow; unclip and clean the sockets with contact spray and check that the faults in the memory have cleared.


Posted on 15 September 2023 by ScegliAuto



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How to deactivate the safe lock on a Volkswagen Golf.

The safe lock is indeed an anti-theft system that prevents thieves from accessing the car. This device locks the doors, both externally and internally, when the driver activates the central locking remote control after leaving the vehicle. To permanently disable it, it is necessary to use a diagnostic program such as VCDS that we will connect to the vehicle through the ODBII port. Then wait for the connection and recognition of the control unit and then select the blocks present and locate the safe lock to disable it. And the job will be completed.

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