Ferrari 456 GT airbag control unit repair(1)
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What should you know about Ferrari 456 GT airbag control units?
In the Ferrari 456 GT, the airbag control unit is the central component of the airbag system. It evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and reports faults via the airbag warning light. If the airbag warning light is on, a prompt check by a specialist workshop is advisable.
In a collision, the control unit triggers airbags and belt tensioners. After an accident it stores the crash data and locks itself.
Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in, erases the crash data and tests its function. Whether a specific fault can be repaired only becomes clear once the unit has been examined. Airbag systems are safety-relevant, so work on them should only be carried out by specialist workshops.
Which Ferrari 456 GT generations are there?
The Ferrari 456 GT is listed in two production series: F116 from 1992 to 1998 and F116 Facelift from 1998 to 2003. The part number and the year of manufacture are decisive for the correct control unit.
- F116 (1992–1998) – first production series of the model
- F116 Facelift (1998–2003) – revised production series with facelift
The F116 series forms the first production phase of the model. The revised F116 Facelift series followed from 1998 and was built until 2003. Because the year 1998 falls within both production periods, the part number and the year of manufacture should be checked together.
How do I recognise my Ferrari 456 GT airbag control unit?
The part number on the control unit's label determines the exact version. Together with the year of manufacture and the equipment of your vehicle, the unit can be assigned clearly. The following part numbers are on record for the Ferrari 456 GT:
- 158122
- 169711
- 174765
This list does not claim to be complete. When the unit is removed, note its part number and the vehicle's year of manufacture; both help with the assignment.
Examples of fault codes are 01 (control unit faulty, internal fault) and 06 (battery voltage too low). A single fault code, however, does not prove a defect in the control unit. Only an examination in the workshop shows the cause.
What airbag equipment does the Ferrari 456 GT have?
The Ferrari 456 GT is equipped with an airbag system for driver and front passenger, controlled by its own airbag control unit. Which further airbags are fitted depends on the year of manufacture and the market, and can only be reliably confirmed from the vehicle's equipment list.
Parts catalogues list airbag modules for the driver and passenger sides and an airbag control unit for this model. Whether further airbags, such as side or head airbags, are fitted cannot be stated for every vehicle; the equipment list of your vehicle provides the answer.
The repair process runs as follows: have the fault memory read before dismantling. Disconnect the battery before removing the control unit. Create a repair order online and send the unit to Airbag24. 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 required.
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.