Airbag control unit with part number 0285013736

What does the airbag control unit 0285013736 do?

The airbag control unit 0285013736 is the switching centre of the restraint system (SRS) in Citroën and Peugeot. It reads the sensor signals, decides in fractions of a second in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and reports faults to the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The monitoring runs continuously in the background, without the driver noticing anything.

Why does the control unit 0285013736 fail?

Crash data that remained stored after an accident is the most common cause with the 0285013736, even without airbag deployment. Aged electronics, moisture and voltage spikes also play a role.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove this data, which is why simply reading it out does not solve the problem.

The electronics themselves age like any assembly. Over the years, solder joints on the circuit board can become cold, and moisture attacks plug connections.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or when connecting a jump start. Such spikes place additional strain on the components in the unit.

How can you tell that the 0285013736 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or only intermittently, and this also applies to the control unit 0285013736 once it reports a fault. If the fault memory cannot be reset, that likewise points to a fault. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger in an emergency.

In addition, a fault message may appear on the display, or the diagnostic tool may fail to find the control unit. This warning light is the most visible sign, and whoever notices it should act quickly. Reading out the fault memory brings clarity about the source of the fault.

Which vehicles is the 0285013736 fitted in?

This control unit 0285013736 is used in these vehicles: Citroën Jumpy III (2016-2023) and III Facelift (from 2023); Peugeot Expert III (2016-2024) and III Facelift (from 2024); Citroën SpaceTourer I (2016-2023) and I Facelift (from 2024); Peugeot Traveller I (2016-2024) and I Facelift (from 2024).

The vehicles are listed below:

• Citroën Jumpy III (2016-2023)
• Citroën Jumpy III Facelift (from 2023)
• Peugeot Expert III (2016-2024)
• Peugeot Expert III Facelift (from 2024)
• Citroën SpaceTourer I (2016-2023)
• Citroën SpaceTourer I Facelift (from 2024)
• Peugeot Traveller I (2016-2024)
• Peugeot Traveller I Facelift (from 2024)

A comparison of the number on the label is enough to identify the correct unit; it does no more than that. Have the fault memory read out before removal, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 9817062880, 9818994480, 9823741280.

How does the repair of the 0285013736 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit 0285013736. Online you create the repair order; processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 examines it on the test bench, rectifies the defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test before your own unit is 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 0285013736 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel, or for an extra charge book a UPS collection. Airbag24 returns the control unit 0285013736 to you by UPS after the repair.

Include the printed repair order with the parcel. Pack the control unit shockproof.