Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, Automatic
Air Bag Restraint Systems DTCS
1998 Audi A4 Avant Quattro, AutomaticSECTION Air Bag Restraint Systems DTCS
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS DTCS
| Trouble Code | Possible Cause |
|---|---|
| CODE 00532 | Supply Voltage Too Low |
| CODE 00588 | Driver-Side Air Bag Resistance Too High Or Too Low |
| CODE 00589 | Passenger-Side Air Bag Resistance Too High Or Too Low |
| CODE 00594 | Air Bag Ignition Circuit Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 00595 | Crash Data Stored |
| CODE 00654 | Driver-Side Seat Belt Tensioner Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 00655 | Passenger-Side Seat Belt Tensioner Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01044 | Control Module Incorrectly Coded |
| CODE 01211 | Left-Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01212 | Right-Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01213 | Center-Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01217 | Driver-Side Side Air Bag Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01218 | Passenger-Side Side Air Bag Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01219 | Left-Rear Side Air Bag Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01220 | Right-Rear Side Air Bag Resistance Too High Or Too Low, Short To Voltage Or Ground |
| CODE 01221 | Driver-Side Side Air Bag Crash Sensor Open, Short, Or Incorrect Coding |
| CODE 01222 | Passenger-Side Side Air Bag Crash Sensor Open, Short, Or Incorrect Coding |
| CODE 65535 | Control Module Malfunction |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.