Rear Airbag Igniter Fault

[MikkiJayne]

Some notes from Ross-Tech, interesting point at the end

01219 - Side Airbag Igniter; Rear Driver Side (N201)
01219 - Side Airbag Igniter; Rear Driver Side (N201): Resistance too High
01219 - Side Airbag Igniter; Rear Driver Side (N201): Short to positive
01219 - Side Airbag Igniter; Rear Driver Side (N201): Short to ground

Possible Symptoms

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) active

Possible Causes

Wiring/Connectors from/to Side Airbag Igniter, Rear Driver Side (N201) faulty
Side Airbag Igniter, Rear Driver Side (N201) faulty

Possible Solutions

Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Side Airbag Igniter, Rear Driver Side (N201)
Check Side Airbag Igniter, Rear Driver Side (N201) faulty
Check Measuring Value Blocks (MVB)

Special Notes

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


I can't figure out from the code which one it is, but I suspect the rear seat. I think the curtain airbags may have a different description. I'll check the diagrams tomorrow.

If it is the rear seat side bag I have a few spare, although I'm not sure how hard they are to get out. I'll need to have a look at one.