Abarth Punto Evo airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Abarth Punto Evo airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Abarth Punto Evo evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and belt tensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

A defective control unit can impair the function of the entire airbag system and keep the warning light permanently on. Because the airbag system is safety-relevant, work on it belongs in the hands of a specialist workshop.

Airbag24 repairs the submitted control unit of your own Abarth Punto Evo in our workshop in Berlin. The crash data is erased, faults are checked, and the unit is then tested.

Which Abarth Punto Evo generations are there?

In our reference, the Abarth Punto Evo is listed as one series: the 199 generation, built from 2010 to 2014. Series and year of construction determine the assignment.

The series carries the type designation 199. Type designation and year of construction can be checked against your vehicle documents before the control unit is sent in.

• 199 (2010–2014): the Abarth Punto Evo series with type designation 199

How do I identify my Abarth Punto Evo airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. Year of construction and equipment also matter, because versions can differ within one series.

Read the part number from the label of the removed control unit and have the year of construction and the vehicle identification number (VIN) ready. A photo of the label helps with any queries. Two fault codes from our reference serve as examples:

• U0151: communication with the airbag control unit lost
• B0001: driver airbag, ignition circuit interrupted (open circuit)

A fault code alone does not prove a defect. Only the check shows whether the cause is the control unit, a sensor, a wire or a connector.

What airbag equipment does the Abarth Punto Evo have?

According to manufacturer information, the Abarth Punto Evo has seven airbags as standard equipment. These include front airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags, curtain airbags and a knee airbag on the driver's side.

The front airbags are dual-stage units. The airbag control unit coordinates all these modules. If the airbag warning light comes on, the control unit should be checked promptly.

The route to repair runs as follows: have the fault memory read, the battery disconnected and the control unit removed. Create a repair order online and send the unit in. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, during which we check, repair and test the unit. If you have questions about your vehicle, we are happy to help. The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is necessary.