Campaign - Check/Replace Air Bag ECM: Overview
Service Action CircularCode: TC
December 1994
REVISION
Subject: 1994/95 Model Golf III / Jetta III and 1995 Model Cabrio Vehicles
Check/Replace Air Bag ECM
Dear Volkswagen Dealer:
This circular contains special service instructions applicable to 1994/95 Model Golf III / Jetta III and 1995 Model Cabrio Vehicles
Volkswagen has determined that the air bag warning light on the instrument panel may be activated or remain illuminated although the air bag restraint system is fully operational. False activation of the warning light could be caused by a voltage drop due to a low battery charge or a sudden high voltage draw, such as occurs during starting, triggering the light because of an overly sensitive ECM.
Vehicle Identification Number Ranges
1994/95 Model Golf III / Jetta III
3VW__81H_RM066853 - 3VW__81H_SM010589
1995 Model Cabrio
WVWAC81E_SK000002 - WVWAC81E_SK003964
Remedial Service
Check and replace, where necessary, the air bag ECM.
Note:
Removed ECMs must be placed In the original packaging of the replacement ECM and returned to:
Wolverine Mailing, Inc.
1601 Clay St.
Detroit, MI 48211
ATTN: VW DEPOT (TC)
Air Bag ECM Registration
When replacing the ECM, the postage-paid Air Bag Component Registration card (illustration) must always be completed and mailed immediately. For your convenience a supply of cards have been included in this package. Please clearly print the VIN on the registration card and peel off the lower portion of the label containing the 12-digit (alpha/numeric) serial number from the new air bag ECM unit (arrow in illustration). Affix this label to the space provided on the registration card. Mail each card immediately upon completion of the repair.
Additional registration cards, part number W42 ABAG REP CD 23, are available and can be ordered, free of charge, through your Parts Department.
Repair Schedule
Since ECMs are presently in short supply, please use the following priority schedule for repair until further notice:
First Priority:
Replace ECM in any vehicle with activated warning light.
Second Priority:
Check and replace, where necessary, ECM in any vehicle which is scheduled for retail delivery within a few days.
Third Priority:
Check/replace ECM in customer owned vehicles which are in your service facility for maintenance or repair.