Aston Martin V12 Vantage airbag control unit repair(1)
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What should be considered with Aston Martin V12 Vantage airbag control units?
The airbag control unit in the Aston Martin V12 Vantage evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and belt tensioners, and monitors the whole system. Faults are reported via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. Airbag24 repairs your own control unit that you send in.
The control unit is the central element of the airbag system. In a crash, it determines which airbags and belt tensioners are triggered. A defect in the control unit can cause the airbag warning light to stay on permanently.
After an accident with airbag deployment, a qualified inspection is therefore important. The airbag system is safety-relevant, so work on the control unit should only be carried out by a specialist workshop.
Which Aston Martin V12 Vantage generations are there?
In this overview, the Aston Martin V12 Vantage is listed as one model series: VH, built from 2009 to 2018. Model year and vehicle identification number help assign a car to this series.
The V12 Vantage is the twelve-cylinder version of the Vantage and was built on the VH platform. Within the series, there are variants such as the V12 Vantage S.
The exact version depends on model year and equipment. The part number on the control unit is a reliable reference point.
- VH (2009–2018) – model series of the V12 Vantage, built on the VH platform.
How do I identify my Aston Martin V12 Vantage airbag control unit?
The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. You should also check the model year and equipment of your vehicle.
The part number is a central point of reference for identification. The following part numbers are known for this model series, without claiming to be complete:
- CG43-37-11330
- DD33-14C246-AA
Fault codes also help narrow things down. The documentation for this model series lists, among others, 0132 (internal component fault), 013B (three crash events stored in the crash memory) and 0005 (battery voltage too low). A single code does not, however, prove a defect in the control unit.
What airbag equipment does the Aston Martin V12 Vantage have?
The Aston Martin V12 Vantage had driver and front passenger airbags as standard. Side airbags were fitted depending on market and equipment; they were not available in North America.
Which further airbags are installed depends on market, model year and equipment. The vehicle documentation provides information on this. A fully functional airbag control unit is central to this protection system.
This is how your control unit gets to repair: have the fault memory read, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit, or have a specialist workshop do this. Then create a repair order online and send the unit to Airbag24. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days: checking, repairing and testing.
The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — 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.