AIrbags and Seat Belt Tensioners?

2016 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
160,000 MILES
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DAVIDMABELLE
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My partner converted her car into a campervan and now has the airbag light on and the seat belt tensioner light on. She bought an OBDEleven to see if she could turn off the rear seat. It is asking for a security access code. Need to know if the Airbag Control Module allows this for this year make and model.
Feb 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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The system and the sensors must be connected for the system to turn on. Where airbags and seat belts removed? You will need to have someone reprogram the systems for you which can be done with the correct scan tool/programmer.
Feb 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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DAVIDMABELLE
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I have an obdeleven however it seems I need security code to do modifications. Where can I find the security code for 2016 VW Maxi Caddy?
Feb 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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You will need to call the dealer with the VIN number, and they may ask more questions before they give you the code.
Feb 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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DAVIDMABELLE
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Are they required to give you the code? What kind of questions?
Feb 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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They will probably need to code it for you. They just want to know that you are the owner of the car. Either way I way give them a call.
Feb 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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DAVIDMABELLE
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The official VW mechanics unfortunately will not help. It is for the airbag system, and they are worried about liability.
Feb 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Yep, that will be the problem. Can you reconnect the items that were removed and just tuck them out of the way?
Feb 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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DAVIDMABELLE
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Unfortunately no longer have them. Only solution now is to use dummys 3.3 ohm resisters from eBay and then reset with OBDEleven
Feb 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Sounds good, where did you get the info of 3.3 ohm resistors?
Feb 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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DAVIDMABELLE
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Several YouTube videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOZHUFlwFGE There are also dummys made with the pins that make it even easier on Ebay. Different videos show the range to test is between 2.2-3.3 ohms.
Feb 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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You can give it a try (i would not) but this video is on a Chevy Traverse, also you have a change of setting off the airbags system, FYI.
Feb 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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DAVIDMABELLE
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I understand.. I had a different video. But I could not find it. Sold the car to a mechanic who is going to get it working. Thanks for everything!
Feb 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Feb 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM