Audi 80 airbag control unit repair⁽²⁾

What should you pay attention to with Audi 80 airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Audi 80 evaluates the crash sensors and controls the deployment of the airbags. It also monitors the entire system and reports faults via the airbag warning light. Airbag24 repairs the control unit of your Audi 80 that you send in.

In an accident, the control unit triggers the airbags and belt tensioners. After a crash it stores crash data and locks itself. Our repair includes checking the control unit and deleting the crash data.

Which Audi 80 generations are there?

The Audi 80 was built in the 8C model series from 1991 to 1996. Within this series, the part number, year of manufacture and equipment determine which version of the control unit is fitted.

The model series is listed under the model code 8C. What matters is what is printed on the control unit, not only the model name.

• 8C (1991–1996) – model series of the Audi 80, built from 1991 to 1996.

How do I identify my Audi 80 airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. In addition, check the year of manufacture and the equipment of your Audi 80.

The following part numbers are known for Audi 80 airbag control units, although the list is not complete:

• 0285001037
• 0285001038
• 0285001085
• 0285001086
• 0285001175
• 8A0959655A
• 8A0959655C

The control units listed here come from the supplier Bosch. A fault code alone does not prove that the control unit is faulty. Examples are 00588 (resistance fault in the driver airbag igniter) and 01025 (faulty control of the airbag warning light). Only testing shows whether the control unit is affected.

What airbag equipment does the Audi 80 have?

The Audi 80 8C had a driver airbag in the steering wheel as standard from model year 1994. The front passenger airbag was initially optional and became standard from model year 1995.

Whether your vehicle also has side airbags depends on its equipment. The vehicle papers show which equipment your Audi 80 has.

If the airbag warning light is on, have the fault memory read out. Then disconnect the battery before removing the airbag control unit. If you are unsure about removal, have a specialist workshop carry it out. Create a repair request online and send the unit to Airbag24. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (checking, repairing, testing).

The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after refitting — no coding or programming is needed.