Airbag control unit with part number 00052228168

What does the airbag control unit 00052228168 do?

The airbag control unit 00052228168 controls the restraint system, known as SRS, in the Fiat. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It signals faults via the airbag warning light.

The unit works in the background and checks its connections. This way a fault is noticed before it can take effect in an emergency.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 00052228168 fail?

Crash data from an earlier accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes are also possible.

Crash data is event data that the unit stores after an impact. Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

The other causes are technical in nature. Electronic components change with age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks connectors. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, put additional strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 00052228168 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster staying on permanently or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster and problems with diagnosis are further signs.

If the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, that is likewise a sign of a fault.

While a fault exists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. Treat the warning light as a reason to have the system checked.

Which vehicles is the 00052228168 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 00052228168 is fitted in these vehicles: Fiat Tipo 356 Facelift (from 2020).

The following overview shows the vehicles for which this part number is recorded.

• Fiat Tipo 356 Facelift (from 2020)

Check the part number on the removed unit against this page to make sure you have the correct unit. Before that, have the fault memory read out. Only this log 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 00052228168 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Next, disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the crash data and runs a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. The unit then comes 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 00052228168 get to Airbag24?

You hand the unit in as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS handles the return after the repair.

Enclose the printed repair order and pad the unit shockproof.