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How to Reset the Airbag Light on the Volkswagen Golf 7

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf VII, MK 7, Golf 7 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Warning light – error code

This guide explains how to reset the airbag light on the seventh generation Volkswagen Golf in simple and quick steps. First, get inside the vehicle and use your diagnostic tool, connecting it to the OBD port of the vehicle, to reset the light; then scan with your tool to find the error and reset it, as shown in the video. At this point, you will see the airbag light disappear from the instrument cluster; all that’s left is to turn off the ignition and start the engine, checking the result!

Updated on 27 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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If you own an Opel Grandland X and want to know the steps to replace the cabin air filter, carefully read the following guide and follow the described steps. First, enter the vehicle and go to the passenger side. Then, locate the box containing the air filter in the lower side area of the dashboard. Remove the cover of the box and finally replace the old filter with the new one. Refit the cover, and you are done.

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