Ferrari 599 SA Aperta airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Ferrari 599 SA Aperta airbag control units?

The airbag control unit of the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and belt tensioners and monitors the entire restraint system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light comes on. A defective airbag control unit should therefore be checked promptly by a specialist workshop.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The crash data is erased during the repair. Typical causes of a defect include an accident with stored crash data, ageing and wear of the electronics, overvoltage, for example from a short circuit or battery problems, moisture on connectors and contacts, and communication faults on the bus system.

Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in, which is your own unit. The repair is carried out in our workshop in Berlin. Whether a specific fault can be repaired only becomes clear once the unit has been examined.

The airbag system is safety-relevant. Work on it belongs in the hands of a specialist. Please do not carry out any work on the airbag system yourself.

Which Ferrari 599 SA Aperta generations are there?

The Ferrari 599 SA Aperta was built in one series: the F141, with a production period from 2010 to 2011.

• F141 (2010–2011): series of the limited-production model

The model was built in small numbers. It is therefore all the more important to check the year of manufacture and the vehicle identification number (VIN) carefully before sending in a unit. The production period is a guide, because within a series the equipment and the control unit can differ depending on the year of manufacture.

The VIN is shown on the vehicle registration document. Together with the VIN and the year of manufacture, you can check whether your vehicle belongs to this series.

How do I identify my Ferrari 599 SA Aperta airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. The year of manufacture and equipment of your vehicle help to classify this version.

Note the part number from the label before the control unit is removed. It is the most reliable information about the version. The vehicle data complements it, such as the year of manufacture and the VIN.

If the airbag warning light comes on, the fault memory may show codes such as 01 (control unit faulty, internal fault) and 06 (battery voltage too low). A code alone does not prove a defect. It shows what the system reported. Only the examination can establish whether the control unit is actually defective.

Which airbag equipment does the Ferrari 599 SA Aperta have?

Which airbags are fitted as standard on this model depends on the year of manufacture and equipment. A reliable answer can be found in the vehicle documentation or the manufacturer's data sheet.

Depending on the vehicle, front, side, head and knee airbags as well as belt tensioners may be fitted. Which of these your vehicle has is shown by its equipment list, not by a general statement about the model series.

If the airbag warning light comes on, have the fault memory read promptly. A specialist workshop disconnects the battery and removes the control unit. You then submit a repair request online and send the unit to Airbag24, securely packed.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days: we examine the unit, repair it and then test it. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is necessary.