Airbag control unit with part number 0 285 001 537

What does the airbag control unit 0 285 001 537 do?

Control unit 0 285 001 537 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) for Renault. It processes the signals from the crash sensors, selects airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in a crash, and monitors the system continuously. If the unit reports a fault, the airbag warning light comes on.

During driving the control unit works in the background and continuously checks sensors, wiring and trigger circuits. If it finds a deviation, it stores it in the fault memory.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 0 285 001 537 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data, even when no airbag was triggered in the accident. Added to this are aging electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase the crash data. Airbag24 erases it during the repair of the 0 285 001 537.

The other causes develop gradually. Solder joints change over time, and moisture attacks plug connections, while voltage spikes stress the components additionally.

How can you tell that the 0 285 001 537 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently when a fault is present in the 0 285 001 537. In addition there may be a fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The light shows the finding immediately. Even if the vehicle drives inconspicuously, a fault may be present in the system.

Therefore have the light checked promptly rather than continuing to drive with it on.

Which vehicles is the 0 285 001 537 fitted in?

Control unit 0 285 001 537 is installed in these vehicles: Renault Clio II (1998-2012). This assignment is based on the details we have recorded for this number.

The vehicles in detail:

• Renault Clio II (1998-2012)

A comparison of the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page confirms that you have the correct unit. Whether the control unit itself is defective only shows the fault memory read out, because a plug or a cable may be the cause just as well.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0 285 001 157, 0 285 001 403, 285001155, 7700426752b, 7700428310, 8200 375 763.

How does the repair of the 0 285 001 537 work?

First read out the fault memory and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit. Finally, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a functional test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards your own unit goes back to you.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit 0 285 001 537 get to Airbag24?

You send control unit 0 285 001 537 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.