Airbag control unit with part number 00052078058

What does the airbag control unit 00052078058 do?

The airbag control unit 00052078058 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Fiat. It evaluates the signals of the crash sensors and decides in an emergency within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

In everyday use the unit monitors the entire system continuously. If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, so that a malfunction becomes apparent early.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is lifted only by the repair.

Why does the control unit 00052078058 fail?

For the control unit 00052078058, the most common cause is the storage of crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes are also possible.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it specifically during the repair.

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints on the circuit board
• moisture and corrosion at plug connectors
• voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or jump starting

How can you tell that the 00052078058 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently when there is a fault on the 00052078058. A fault message in the instrument cluster accompanies it, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In this state, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy in an emergency. It is therefore worthwhile having the finding checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 00052078058 fitted in?

The control unit 00052078058 is fitted in these vehicles: Fiat Tipo 356 (2016-2020).

Here are the vehicles for which this unit is listed:

• Fiat Tipo 356 (2016-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only ensures that it is the correct unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only that shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 00052090728, 156348104, 208055, 52017547.

How does the repair of the 00052078058 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, inspection, repair and function test take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the control unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own, repaired 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 00052078058 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 00052078058 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it via UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.