Chrysler Saratoga airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Chrysler Saratoga airbag control units?

The airbag control unit of the Chrysler Saratoga evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and belt tensioners, and monitors the whole system. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. Airbag24 repairs your own control unit, which you send to us.

The Chrysler Saratoga was offered on the European market from 1989 to 1995. Which control unit is fitted in your vehicle depends on its year of manufacture and equipment. A defective control unit can impair the function of the entire airbag system and activate the airbag warning light.

The airbag system is safety-relevant, so do not carry out any work on it yourself. After an accident, a specialist workshop checks the control unit and erases the crash data.

Which Chrysler Saratoga generations are there?

Airbag24 has one series on record for the Chrysler Saratoga: series AA, built from 1989 to 1995. No other series are on record for this model.

The AA series was introduced in 1989 and discontinued in 1995. Your vehicle's year of manufacture and vehicle documents are decisive for the match.

• AA (1989–1995) – series of the Chrysler Saratoga

How do I identify my Chrysler Saratoga airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The vehicle's year of manufacture and equipment also help with the match.

The part number shows which version is installed, so it is the starting point for every match. Fault codes also provide clues. B1B02 reports an open circuit in the driver airbag ignition circuit, B1B06 an open circuit in the front passenger airbag ignition circuit, and U0151 a lost communication with the airbag control unit (ORC). A single code does not prove a defect, however; a specialist workshop determines the cause.

If in doubt, clarify the match with Airbag24 or a specialist workshop beforehand.

Which airbag equipment does the Chrysler Saratoga have?

The airbag equipment of the Chrysler Saratoga depended on the market and the trim level. For the AA series, the exact equipment is not clearly documented; please check it on your own vehicle.

What is documented is that the control unit of the AA series monitors the ignition circuits of the driver airbag and the front passenger airbag, as the fault codes show. Whether other airbags, such as side or head airbags, were fitted is not clearly documented for this series. Information on the equipment can be found in the vehicle documents or the service booklet.

The repair works as follows:

• Have the fault memory read out.
• The specialist workshop disconnects the battery and removes the control unit.
• Create a repair order online.
• Send the control unit to Airbag24, well packed.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (checking, repairing, testing).

The repaired control unit returns with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation; no coding or programming is necessary.