Field Remedy: 1251
Subject: Side airbag - Control lamp illuminates, TC 71/81.
Models: Engines: Option:
Vectra-B 97...,Omega-B 98...,Astra-G 98... All,All,All
Complaint: Illumination of airbag system warning light and troublecode 71 and /or 81 is stored.
Cause: Software problem at sensor of side airbag.
Production: Installation of a new side airbag sensor: Astra-G from VIN X2165750 (Bochum), X5188912 (Antwerp), X6097543 (Eisenach) and X8072985 (Ellesmere Port). Vectra-B from VIN X1077469 (Rüsselsheim), X7028750 P/N 09136123 and X7031735 P/N 09136122 (Luton). Omega-B from VIN X1116775 (Rüsselsheim).
Remedy:
In case of complaint check troublecode with TECH 2. If troublecode
71 and/or 81 is stored, sensor of side airbag has to be replaced.
To replace the new sensor - see "Remove and install side airbag sensor" unit "C" of Service-Instruction.
Parts: Part-No.: Catalog-No:
Side airbag sensor driver side
Astra-G 3-doors 9133278 12 38 122
Astra-G 5-doors 9133280 12 38 124
Vectra-B 9136122 12 38 927
Omega-B 9173928 12 38 929
Side airbag sensor passenger side
Astra-G 3-doors 9133279 12 38 123
Astra-G 5-doors 9133281 12 38 926
Vectra-B 9136123 12 38 928
Omega-B 9173929 12 38 936
Labour Times: TC: Hours:
Astra-G
T8 125 10 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.7 hrs
drive side (front door)
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
T8 125 11 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.7 hrs
passenger side (front door)
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
T8 125 12 Replace side airbag sensor 92 1.2 hrs
both front doors
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
Vectra-B
T8 125 13 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.6 hrs
drive side (front door)
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
T8 125 14 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.6 hrs
passenger side (front door)
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
T8 125 15 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.9 hrs
both front doors
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
Omega-B
T8 125 16 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.9 hrs
drive side (front door)
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
T8 125 17 Replace side airbag sensor 92 0.9 hrs
passenger side (front door)
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
T8 125 18 Replace side airbag sensor 92 1.6 hrs
both front doors
+:interior panel front door r+i,
fugitive memory programming,
readout trouble code
-:Replace water vapur barrier
The regular warranty procedure should be used for claiming Set-up-time.
FunctionalGroup: C - Equipment/Windows/Seats,N - Electrical Equipment
Complaint Group: 04 - Electrical failures,06 - Failure Code Setting by Control Unit
Trouble Code: 71,81