122-W5G7R-08

Macan (95B)
1602 6956
Advanced Technical Information
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Binder - Advanced Technical Information
Passenger Airbag Warning Along With Fault Code B121400
Attention:
Macan (95B)
Model Year:
2015-2016
Customer Concern:
The customer will observe a passenger airbag warning.
Technical Concern:
The workshop will confirm the customer’s observation and note the fault code B121400 stored in the
airbag control module.
Service Information: PCNA is aware of this issue. This fault condition could be caused by ingress of moisture (e.g. spilled
drink, rain, etc.) on the front passenger seat. The seat and sensor should be checked for evidence of
such moisture.
If such moisture is found, it may not be necessary to replace any parts. First, completely dry the seat
and the sensor. Then, after clearing faults, observe if the warning and B121400 fault are still present.
As always, be sure to document the customer concern completely in PQIS.
For this repair, please code the “cause” as follows:
Cause location:
69560 Seat occupancy detection
Cause symptom: 5000
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