Airbag control unit with part number 00052170145

What does the airbag control unit 00052170145 do?

The airbag control unit 00052170145 is the central control unit of the restraint system for Chrysler and Fiat. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system constantly.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The monitoring covers all components connected to the system.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 00052170145 fail?

The most common cause in the control unit 00052170145 is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

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

Aged components and cold solder joints can cause faults under changing conditions. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connectors, and voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 00052170145 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently when something is wrong with the control unit 00052170145. A fault message, a missing connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared come on top of that.

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. So do not leave the warning light unattended and arrange a check promptly.

Only reading out the fault memory clarifies which component is affected.

Which vehicles is the 00052170145 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 00052170145 is fitted in these vehicles: Chrysler Neon 3rd generation (2016-2021); Fiat Tipo 356 (2016-2020) and 356 Facelift (from 2020).

The following vehicles are assigned to this unit:

• Chrysler Neon 3rd generation (2016-2021)
• Fiat Tipo 356 (2016-2020)
• Fiat Tipo 356 Facelift (from 2020)

Before sending it in, two checks help. Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, which only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only that 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 00052027042, 00052055639, 00052055640, 00052055641, 00052058730, 00052078052.

How does the repair of the 00052170145 work?

Processing of the control unit 00052170145 at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Beforehand, have the fault memory read out and enclose the log; then disconnect the battery and only then remove the unit. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

At Airbag24, the team checks the unit on the test bench. Airbag24 replaces defective components if necessary, erases stored crash data during the repair, and a function test completes the work. Your own unit then goes back to you.

The sequence up to removal serves safety and is binding. The processing time applies only to the work at Airbag24.

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 00052170145 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 00052170145 in as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS.

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