Airbag control unit with part number 00046859298

What does the airbag control unit 00046859298 do?

The airbag control unit 00046859298 coordinates the restraint system for Fiat and Opel. It reads the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously while the vehicle is being driven.

If it detects a fault, it displays it via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

A great deal of occupant safety depends on this one unit, which is why its condition is so important.

Why does the control unit 00046859298 fail?

Most often, the cause is crash data stored in the control unit 00046859298 after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or when jump-starting.

The control unit itself creates the crash data as soon as it registers an accident.

The other causes concern electronics and connections in general and are not specific to this model.

How can you tell that the 00046859298 is defective?

A defect in the control unit 00046859298 is indicated when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, there is an error message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without connection, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The warning light is therefore the first sign you notice, and it shows the defect without any specialist knowledge being needed.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. Therefore have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 00046859298 fitted in?

Whether your car is included is shown by a look at the list. The airbag control unit 00046859298 is fitted in these vehicles: Fiat Ducato 250 2nd Facelift (2014-2024), 250 (2006-2011), 250 3rd Facelift (from 2023) and 250 1st Facelift (2011-2014); Opel Movano C (from 2021).

Under this heading you will see the vehicles for which this part number is recorded.

• Fiat Ducato 250 2nd Facelift (2014-2024)
• Fiat Ducato 250 (2006-2011)
• Opel Movano C (from 2021)
• Fiat Ducato 250 3rd Facelift (from 2023)
• Fiat Ducato 250 1st Facelift (2011-2014)

Before removal, compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page, so you know for certain that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 00046858203, 00046858205, 00046859296, 00046859297, 00046863930, 01356790080.

How does the repair of the 00046859298 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit 00046859298. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it, repairs defective components, erases crash data and tests the function.

After that, your own unit is returned to you. Processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days and covers only checking, repairing and testing.

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 00046859298 get to Airbag24?

You can send the unit 00046859298 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings your own unit back to you.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel, and pad the unit so that it is shockproof.