Airbag control unit with part number 0285001467

What does the airbag control unit 0285001467 do?

The airbag control unit 0285001467 coordinates the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners of Mercedes-Benz in the restraint system (SRS). It reads the crash sensors, decides on triggering within milliseconds in an emergency and monitors the system continuously.

If the unit detects a fault, it indicates this via the airbag warning light and creates an entry in the fault memory.

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

Why does the control unit 0285001467 fail?

The stored crash data from an accident are the most common cause, even without a deployed airbag. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes.

The entry stays in the unit, because the control unit records it after the event, and a usual diagnostic connection cannot reach it.

The other causes concern the electronics and their connections. Ageing components and cold solder joints can trigger faults, while moisture and corrosion attack the plug connections. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or a jump start.

Only the test on the test bench shows which cause applies.

How can you tell that the 0285001467 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster shows the defect when it lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, an error message, a lack of contact with the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared can occur.

A glance at the warning light when starting the vehicle helps you spot problems early, because it is the simplest hint.

If the connection to the diagnostic tool is disturbed, the memory cannot be read and the cause remains open.

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger as intended. For this reason, this warning belongs in a check.

Which vehicles is the 0285001467 fitted in?

The control unit 0285001467 is used in these vehicles: Mercedes-Benz Vaneo W414 (2002-2005).

The details are based on the assignment to this part number. The list for it:

• Mercedes-Benz Vaneo W414 (2002-2005)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page confirms the identity of the unit, nothing more. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable causes the fault is shown only by the fault memory read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0028203826.

How does the repair of the 0285001467 work?

First have the fault memory read out, enclose the log and disconnect the battery, then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and pack the unit carefully for posting. Airbag24 checks it, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test.

At Airbag24, the unit goes onto the test bench. Airbag24 usually estimates 3–4 working days for checking, repairing and testing.

The order of the steps serves safety and must be kept. The unit then goes 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 0285001467 get to Airbag24?

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

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.