Airbag control unit with part number 10001800/01

What does the airbag control unit 10001800/01 do?

The airbag control unit 10001800/01 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in the MG. It reads the signals of the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system constantly. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

Monitoring takes place without any action on your part. The unit records findings in the fault memory, which a workshop or a diagnostic tool can read.

In an accident, the control unit secures crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 10001800/01 fail?

The most common cause with the 10001800/01 is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes can also contribute.

Crash data cannot be removed with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 clears it during the repair.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or a jump-start. The other causes are only identified by the test.

How can you tell that the 10001800/01 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently as soon as the 10001800/01 has detected a fault. An error message may also appear in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool may fail to make contact, or the fault memory may not clear.

In an actual accident, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger. If the light comes on, take it seriously and clarify the cause promptly.

Which vehicles is the 10001800/01 fitted in?

The 10001800/01 is fitted in these vehicles: MG 6 1st generation (2011-2017).

Here follows the overview of vehicles for this part number.

• MG 6 1st generation (2011-2017)

Comparing the number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out first, because only it shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 10043844/05.

How does the repair of the 10001800/01 work?

First you have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then you disconnect the battery and only then remove the 10001800/01. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then you create the repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it. Airbag24 checks the control unit, replaces defective components, clears stored crash data and runs a functional test. Afterwards your own unit 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 10001800/01 get to Airbag24?

You send the 10001800/01 as a parcel to Airbag24, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.