Airbag light on fault code 00588

[jamie8954]

00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95)
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95): Resistance too Low
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95): Resistance too High
00588 - Airbag igniter driver's side (N95): Short to positive
Possible Symptoms

* Airbag Warning Light active

Possible Causes

* Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95) faulty
* Coil Spring with Slip Ring (F138) faulty
* Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95) faulty

Possible Solutions

* Check Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95)
* Check Coil Spring with Slip Ring (F138)
* Check Airbag Igniter Driver Side (N95)

Special Notes

* When "Short to positive" is found, DO NOT CLEAR THE DTC. This can cause the airbag to deploy. See repair manual for more information.


Whats the airbag ignitor ?? will it need replacing i was sat in ca it made beep noise from dash and light come on , cleared fault code light went off then come straight back on again anybody help please ?

 

[jamie8954]

bump

 

[Bondiblu]

The ignitor is the part that deploys the airbag, will it need replacing?? I don't know, the fault needs to be found, may be a broken wire or something. I would take it to a professional for further diagnosis

 

[jamie8954]

i have finally got this sorted turned out it was the slip ring behind the wheel if anybody else gets this problem