Aston Martin Rapide airbag control unit repair(1)
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What should I pay attention to with Aston Martin Rapide airbag control units?
The airbag control unit in the Aston Martin Rapide evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light on the dashboard comes on.
After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. This condition should be checked by a specialist workshop, because the airbag system is safety-critical and should not be tampered with yourself.
At Airbag24, the control unit you send in is tested, faults are narrowed down and defective components are repaired. Crash data is erased after an accident. Whether a particular fault can be repaired only becomes clear after testing the individual unit.
Which Aston Martin Rapide generations are there?
The Aston Martin Rapide was built from 2010 to 2020 and belongs to the VH series. Within this series there were model updates and variants, so the control unit version can differ.
For allocation, the model alone is not enough. The exact model year of your vehicle matters too.
- VH (2010–2020) – the Rapide series, with model updates and variants within the production period.
How do I identify my Aston Martin Rapide airbag control unit?
The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. Model year and equipment of your vehicle should also be checked. The part number is the starting point for every allocation.
The following part number is known for the Aston Martin Rapide. It makes no claim to be complete:
- DD43-14C246-AA
Fault codes give a first indication. Examples are 013B (three crash events stored in the crash memory), 0005 (battery voltage too low) and 0013 (driver airbag firing circuit stage 1: resistance too high). A single code does not prove a defect; only testing shows the cause.
What airbag equipment does the Aston Martin Rapide have?
According to available information, the Aston Martin Rapide has driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags and curtain airbags for the head area. Which modules are fitted in a particular vehicle depends on model year and equipment.
The front side airbags protect the upper body and head in side impacts. The curtain airbags run along the side windows and protect the occupants' heads. The airbag control unit coordinates the triggering of all these modules.
Whether further airbags, such as knee airbags, are fitted should be checked on the specific vehicle, for example via the vehicle documentation or a specialist workshop.
This is how the repair works: have the fault memory read out. Disconnect the battery before removing the control unit, ideally with the help of a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send in the unit. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days for testing, repair and checking.
The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after refitting; no coding or programming is required.
Common fault codes in this category
Shipping & repair from Germany
Airbag24 repairs your component in Berlin — usually within 3–4 working days.
Standard shipping within Germany is free; we normally return your part by UPS.
You pay for and insure the inbound shipment to us. On explicit request we ship by express — the extra cost is borne by the customer.
If you withdraw from the contract, you bear the cost of returning the item.