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Skoda Rapid Airbag Warning Lamp Issue

My Skoda Rapid with a diesel engine is showing an airbag warning lamp. The airbag system seems to have failed. Odometer reads 33396 km. I suspect a defective cable or plug connection. Any ideas on what to check before I consider airbag deployment?

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Airbag warning light is a pain. Could be a faulty crash sensor or a bad connection. Have you checked the wiring harness under the seats? Sometimes they get kicked and loosen.

Wiring harness under the seats? Is that something I can easily check myself, or do I need special tools? What am I looking for exactly?

Checking the harness is easy enough visually, but without a VCDS scan, you're guessing. Given it's the airbag, I'd advise against prodding too much. Could be a genuine fault, especially if it's related to a crash sensor. Probably best to get it to a workshop for proper airbag repair.

Thanks for the help. Turns out it was a defective plug connection, as suspected. Airbag repair set me back 95€, but at least the airbag warning lamp is gone and the vehicle safety is restored.

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