Airbag control unit with part number 00052219047

What does the airbag control unit 00052219047 do?

The airbag control unit 00052219047 controls the restraint system (SRS) for Fiat. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in a crash, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It monitors the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After a crash the unit stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 00052219047 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause with the 00052219047, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, cold solder joints and voltage spikes.

The crash data stays in the unit, even if the vehicle appears normal after the accident.

Whether any of the other causes applies only becomes clear once the control unit has been tested.

How can you tell that the 00052219047 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently as soon as a fault is present on the 00052219047. In addition, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster and the diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit.

If the fault memory cannot be cleared, that is a further sign. The warning light shows the defect, and in an emergency airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy.

Which vehicles is the 00052219047 fitted in?

The control unit 00052219047 is fitted in these vehicles: Fiat Tipo 356 Facelift (from 2020).

The vehicles in detail:

• Fiat Tipo 356 Facelift (from 2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand: only that shows whether the control unit is defective or 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 00052219047 work?

For the 00052219047, 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 the unit in well packed. At Airbag24, testing, repair and functional test usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a functional test. Your own unit is then returned 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 00052219047 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 00052219047 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

The printed repair order goes in the parcel, and you pack the unit shockproof.