1998 Volkswagen Jetta: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 21, 2023 · Airbags · KS

Airbag Warning Light On

Filed Jun 2, 2004 · Airbags · 120,000 miles · NY

For the last several months while driving the airbag warning light flickers on at various times. Returned to repair shop twice and as told no error codes have been registered by the car. This happens in wet and dry weather all different times. When the car is started the indicator light always does go off. I am the sole driver, original owner, always serviced, no modifications to the car, and never in an accident.

Filed May 5, 2004 · Electrical · IN · fire

I own a 1998 volkswagon jetta, wolfsburg edition. I've been stranded a total of 6 or 7 times (losing count) on the interstate by this vehicle. Purchased this vehicle from a private owner less than a year ago and have experienced numerous mysterious problems ever since. I work for the state of indiana, communte into indianapolis 5 days a week, I am an interstate traveler. I have forgiven most of the problems this car has had, but recently have reached the limit. Just last week I was once again stranded on the interstate during rush hour and my car suddenly stopped running and smoke began to rise from my steering column. This situation terrified me. Not only did I have to urgently coast to the shoulder of the interstate, but I was in fear that the car would be on fire due to seeing this smoke. The car was towed and the ignition coil was replaced; although the service man didn't think that was the source of the smoke from my steering column. I know from reading other complaints that the bad ignition coil in these vehicles is a common problem. There are existing recalls on some volkswagon ignition coils. This seems unjust considering they used the same ignition coil in the 1998 that they did in other vehicle years. This repair cost me $400, which is just icing on the cake for me right now. Now my airbag light is on and the serviceman who replaced the ignition coil says all is connected and he thinks the smoke in the car was coming from the airbag wiring. He said there's no way to disconnect the airbag (to stop any chance of it exploding out on me while driving). If it comes out while driving..I am dead.if it fails in an accident.I could be dead. I am afraid to even have my family in the car. I honestly think it's entire electrical system is wired incorrectly. Please assist me in getting justice served. I've heard of so many others who are mistreated and ignored by volkswagon. This vehicle's repeated failure should be noted. I appreciate anything you can do.

Filed Mar 25, 2004 · Electrical · WA

The e brake light, and the airbag light stay on once the car is started. Today this problem has included the heater fan not working, the headlights will not come on, and the wipers will not work. If I leave the light switch on, and leave the wiper switch on, I have found I can pull the high beam switch, and the wipers come on.

Filed Apr 16, 2001 · Airbags · CA

Recurring issue - air bag warning light stays lit after starting. Takes dealership a long time to diagnose and fix. We have lost over 2 weeks of use of the vehicle so far.

Filed Sep 8, 1998 · Airbags · NJ

Air bag warning light illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.