Airbag control unit with part number 0285012932

What does the airbag control unit 0285012932 do?

The airbag control unit 0285012932 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in Peugeot. It reads the crash sensors, decides on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident, and monitors the system permanently. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Faults are displayed by the unit via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. Otherwise the system remains invisible during driving.

The system becomes noticeable mainly during a test, for example when a diagnostic tool receives no response.

Why does the control unit 0285012932 fail?

With the 0285012932, stored crash data are the most common cause that remain in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. They cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

The crash data are a storage within the unit. Whether a component is also damaged only becomes clear from testing the unit.

Aged components, cold solder joints and moisture in plug connections affect function just as much. A weak battery or a jump start can also cause voltage spikes.

How can you tell that the 0285012932 is defective?

On the 0285012932, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, fault messages appear, or the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

• The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently.
• A fault message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light reports the fault as soon as the unit detects it, and is therefore the first warning signal.

A missing contact with the diagnostic tool can also be due to a plug or a cable, not necessarily to the control unit itself.

Which vehicles is the 0285012932 fitted in?

The control unit 0285012932 is fitted in these vehicles: Peugeot 208 I (2012-2015) and I Facelift (2015-2019); Peugeot 2008 I (2013-2016) and I Facelift (2016-2019).

The list below shows the individual models to which the unit fits.

• Peugeot 208 I (2012-2015)
• Peugeot 208 I Facelift (2015-2019)
• Peugeot 2008 I (2013-2016)
• Peugeot 2008 I Facelift (2016-2019)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so that you have the correct unit in front of you. In addition, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285011402, 285012632, 285012924, 98 127 133 80, 9803380480, 9807276780.

How does the repair of the 0285012932 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log with the unit. Then disconnect the battery, only afterwards remove the control unit and create a repair order online. You send the well-packed unit; processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence serves safety on the restraint system.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are repaired, stored crash data erased and a function test carried out. Afterwards your own unit 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 0285012932 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 0285012932 as a parcel or arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. For the return shipment after the repair, Airbag24 uses UPS.

Print the repair order and put it into the parcel. Pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.