Airbag control unit with part number 00052083760

What does the airbag control unit 00052083760 do?

The 00052083760 is the airbag control unit of the SRS in Fiat vehicles. It evaluates the crash sensors, selects the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to be triggered in an accident, and monitors the entire system. It shows faults via the airbag warning light.

Every millisecond counts when triggering, which is why the unit keeps its evaluation ready at all times.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 00052083760 fail?

The most common cause is crash data from an earlier accident, even without a triggered airbag. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

That no airbag was triggered does not mean that no crash data is stored in the unit.

The other causes relate to the electronics and their connections. Components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture causes corrosion on contacts.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or when a jump start is connected, and they put strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 00052083760 is defective?

A defect shows itself through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently, and through error messages there. In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. In this case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to deploy in an emergency.

These signs come directly from the system and are not a chance finding.

If you notice any of these signs, have the fault memory read out promptly.

Which vehicles is the 00052083760 fitted in?

The list shows whether the vehicle matches this unit. The 00052083760 is fitted in these vehicles: Fiat Tipo 356 (2016-2020).

The known vehicles for this part number are compiled here:

• Fiat Tipo 356 (2016-2020)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that you have the correct unit in front of you.

Reading out the fault memory is the more important step, because it shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug 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 00052083760 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and only then create the repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The unit is checked at Airbag24, defective components are replaced, and finally a function test follows. Afterwards your own unit goes back to you. With this control unit, erasing the crash data is often not possible. If the crash data needs to be erased, please contact us briefly before sending the unit in – we will check your part number.

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 00052083760 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit to Airbag24 as a parcel or arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the control unit back to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order with the unit and pack the control unit shock-proof.