Airbag control unit with part number 0008767V002

What does the airbag control unit 0008767V002 do?

The airbag control unit 0008767V002 controls the restraint system for Smart. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in the event of an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The control unit checks the system constantly and reports faults to the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This way you can see on the dashboard that something in the system is wrong.

The sensors continuously supply the unit with measured values, from which it derives the state of the system and decides quickly in an accident.

Why does the control unit 0008767V002 fail?

Most often crash data from an accident is the cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other possible causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 takes over this erasure during the repair.

Ageing components and cold solder joints are among the causes, as is moisture at plug connections. These factors work in the background until they make themselves noticed.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, can also disturb the unit.

How can you tell that the 0008767V002 is defective?

The first sign is the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which indicates a finding on the 0008767V002 when it lights up constantly or intermittently. Warnings such as a fault message, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared are added. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The warning light is the sign you notice first in everyday driving. If it lights up, you should take the vehicle to a specialist workshop promptly.

The fault memory provides information as soon as it can be read out.

Which vehicles is the 0008767V002 fitted in?

The control unit 0008767V002 is used in Smart. It is fitted in these vehicles: Smart Roadster C452 (2003-2005).

You will find the vehicles in this list:

• Smart Roadster C452 (2003-2005)

First, compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page, so you can see whether the correct unit is in front of you. Second, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result 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 0008767V003, 0008768V002, 0008768V003.

How does the repair of the 0008767V002 work?

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

Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, and reading out, removal and dispatch are not part of it.

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 0008767V002 get to Airbag24?

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

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof. Make sure the packaging protects it on all sides.