Abarth 695 airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should you know about Abarth 695 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Abarth 695 evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and monitors the entire airbag system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light in the instrument panel lights up. Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in.

In a crash, the control unit decides within a fraction of a second which airbags are triggered. To do so, it evaluates the signals from the crash sensors. A defective control unit can impair the function of the entire airbag system.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The repair deletes the crash data, checks the unit, repairs it and then tests it.

Which Abarth 695 generations are there?

The Abarth 695 belongs to the 312 model series. It appears in two versions: 312 from 2008 to 2015 and 312 Facelift since 2016. You can tell which version your vehicle has from the year of manufacture and the vehicle identification number.

• 312 (2008 to 2015) – original version of the series
• 312 Facelift (since 2016) – revised version with model updates

The facelift is a revised version of the 312 series. Together, the year of manufacture and the vehicle identification number give reliable information about the version.

How do I identify my Abarth 695 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The year of manufacture and the equipment of your vehicle help to identify the right variant.

The following part numbers belong to the Abarth 695 (list not exhaustive):

• 51918659
• 51963734
• 52191343

Fault codes provide a first indication, for example U0151 (communication with the airbag control unit lost) or B0001 (driver airbag ignition circuit interrupted). However, a single fault code does not prove a defect in the control unit.

Which airbag equipment does the Abarth 695 have?

According to manufacturer information, the Abarth 695 comes as standard with driver and front passenger airbags, a front head airbag and a driver knee airbag. Front side airbags were not standard in all versions.

Which airbags are fitted in your vehicle depends on the year of manufacture and version. All modules are controlled by the control unit. If a fault occurs in the system, the airbag warning light comes on.

If the airbag warning light is on or the control unit is locked after an accident, proceed as follows:

• Have the fault memory read out
• Disconnect the battery and remove the control unit
• Create a repair order online
• Send the control unit to us, well packed

The airbag system is safety-relevant. If you cannot remove the unit safely yourself, have a specialist workshop carry out the work.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days and comprises testing, repair and checking. The repair is carried out in our workshop in Berlin. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after refitting — no coding or programming is necessary.