'90 100 air bag recall..light is now on

[David Head]

The recall was to add a second ground wire.

Larry C Leung wrote:

> As I recall, the recall was to replace the controller, which on recalled
> cars (not all had the problem, but they had to access the controller to
> find out) could accidentally fire the air bag without there being an
> accident. It should be listed in the NHTSA recall list, though I forgot
> the code. As for whether or not the bag is still good, I don't know, and
> I'd like to find out. THe list seems to have published several updates as
> to when the bag should be replaced which was originally 10 years. Now, I
> seem to recall it is about 15. Anyone else know? (don't want a leaky bag
> going off in MY face 'cuz I didn't replace it. Can you say HOT?)
>
> LL - NY
>
> On Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:18:49 -0800 (PST) William Ng
> <audi200quattro at yahoo.com> writes:
> >Did they inform you what the Airbag Recall specifically addresses?
> >The
> >reason why I'm curious is that this weekend I was installing a new
> >audio
> >system, and it was the first time that I removed the rear seats of my
> >200q
> >since I bought her. I found that the airbag's Voltage Regulator box
> >was
> >missing under there! And my Airbag light also turns on during startup,
> >but
> >only for 1 minute. I assumed things were working since the light goes
> >out.
> >
> >This is assuming the airbag still fires after 11-12 yrs.
> >
> >I have no record or knowledge of whether my car has had the recall
> >performed on her.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Will
> >
> >---------------------------------------------------------------------
> >Original Message:
> >
> >Message: 1
> >From: "Nicholas  Lawrence" <nick at beol.net>
> >To: "Audi (E-mail)" <quattro at audifans.com>
> >Subject: '90 100 air bag recall..light is now on
> >Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:05:38 -0600
> >
> >My '90 100 is in the dealer for the air bag recall. After replacing
> >the
> >required part the air bag light is now on. The dealer is going to try
> >another part?
> >I think I recall some discussion on this awhile back but searching
> >archives,
> >I couldn't find if this has happend before and if it was resolved.
> >Any
> >advice will be appreciated.  TIA
> >Nick
> >PS... the loaner v6 jetta is pretty fast.
> >
> >=====
> >--
> >William Ng
> >1990 200 quattro @ 177k miles
> >audi200quattro at yahoo.com    willng at netzero.net
> >
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