Abarth 595 airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Abarth 595 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Abarth 595 evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, it indicates this via the airbag warning light. If that light is on, the system should be checked promptly by a workshop.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The airbag system is safety-relevant, so inspection, removal and any work on the airbag system should be carried out by a specialist workshop.

Airbag24 repairs your own control unit, which you send to us. During this process the crash data is erased and the unit is checked for faults. Whether a unit can be repaired is only shown by the inspection after it has arrived.

Which Abarth 595 generations are there?

In our records, the Abarth 595 is listed in two production series: the 312 series from 2012 to 2015 and the 312 Facelift from 2016 onwards. The model year, chassis number and control unit part number show which series your vehicle belongs to.

The two series are separated in time. Versions may differ between them, so the exact assignment to the matching series is what counts in a repair.

• 312 (2012–2015): first production series in our records
• 312 Facelift (from 2016, no end date): revised version of the 312 series

How do I identify my Abarth 595 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The model year and equipment of your vehicle help to assign the unit clearly. For the Abarth 595 312, we list the following part numbers, among others.

Compare the number on the label with the list below. When making your enquiry, please also have the model year and chassis number (VIN) to hand.

• 51848079
• 51918659
• 51963734
• 52191343

According to our records, the control units for these products come from the supplier Continental. As examples, we cite the fault codes U0151 for a lost communication with the airbag control unit (RCM) and B0001 for an interrupted ignition circuit of the driver airbag. A single code does not prove a defect; it belongs in an inspection by a workshop.

Which airbag equipment does the Abarth 595 have?

According to the manufacturer's information, the basic equipment of the Abarth 595 includes front airbags for driver and front passenger, front side airbags and head airbags. A driver knee airbag is also provided, but not in every version.

Equipment also depends on the trim level and market, and sports seats may differ. Which version is fitted in your vehicle is determined using the part number and the chassis number.

This is how the unit reaches us: have the fault memory read out. Disconnecting the battery and removing the control unit should be carried out by a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send the unit to Airbag24, well packed. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (checking, repairing, testing). The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.