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Resetting the Airbag Light on the Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 5, Golf 5, Golf V - Years 2003-2008
Part: Warning light – error code

In this video tutorial, learn how to reset the airbag light, whether for the steering wheel or passenger airbag, on the Volkswagen Golf, as well as other models from the manufacturer. Get in the vehicle and connect your diagnostic tool to the OBD port; then turn on the ignition to allow the diagnostic tool to communicate with the ECU. At this point, reset the airbag light, which appears among the ECU errors; then check that it is cleared from the instrument cluster.

Updated on 7 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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