Can't clear the 65535 Airbag Code?!

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01-09-2008, 07:42 PM

OneGuyInCA

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Can't clear the 65535 Airbag Code?!

I'm using the shareware version of vag-com. I am able to read the airbag codes... but when I go on to click the button that says Clear Code -05, nothing happens! The fault code remains.

My understanding was that the shareware version allows for clearing of the airbag fault code?

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01-09-2008, 08:12 PM

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I had the same problem,

even the dealer couldn't clear the code, and I had to change the control module.

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01-10-2008, 02:37 AM

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Nope.

you didn't search, did you? Old news that code is fatal...on rare occasions it can be cleared, but it always comes back. Change the controller....lot's of posts on that too.....

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01-10-2008, 02:55 AM

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Bummer. What's the number on the controller?

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01-10-2008, 04:47 AM

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methinks it is...

<center><img src="http://www.co.mohave.az.us/WIC/images/toast.gif"></center><p>...toast!

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01-10-2008, 05:19 AM

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If the button isn't gray'd out (unclickable), it's not a software/shareware issue.

If you clear it, close the window, then 'check codes' again and it's back...then the controller is likely bad and needs replacing. Check out car-part.com for a used one instead of paying $600 for a new one from the stealership.