Airbag control unit with part number 10043844/05

What does the airbag control unit 10043844/05 do?

The airbag control unit 10043844/05 operates the restraint system (SRS) in MG vehicles. In a crash it evaluates the sensor signals and determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire. In addition, it checks the entire system constantly and reports faults to the airbag warning light.

The unit is active throughout the whole journey. If it finds a deviation, it creates an entry in the fault memory.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. This behaviour is part of the system's design.

Why does the control unit 10043844/05 fail?

Crash data from an accident is the most common cause when the 10043844/05 fails, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it. In addition, aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, play a role.

With the crash data, the entry remains until it is removed during the repair at Airbag24.

The other causes usually develop gradually. Which of them applies is determined only by testing on the test bench.

How can you tell that the 10043844/05 is defective?

If the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or flickers from time to time, an error message also appears, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit and the fault memory cannot be cleared. With a defect in the 10043844/05, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency.

The airbag warning light is the most important warning sign for a fault in the restraint system.

When it is read out, the fault memory records which area is affected.

Which vehicles is the 10043844/05 fitted in?

The control unit 10043844/05 is fitted in these vehicles: MG 6 1st generation (2011-2017).

The overview below lists the vehicles recorded for this part number.

• MG 6 1st generation (2011-2017)

Check the number on the label of the removed unit against this page to make sure it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out before removal, because only the result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is involved.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 10001800/01.

How does the repair of the 10043844/05 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. During this time the 10043844/05 is inspected, defective components are repaired, crash data is erased and a function test is carried out.

Your steps come first: have the fault memory read out, enclose the log, disconnect the battery before removing the control unit. Then create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Your own unit goes back to you after the inspection and the test.

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 10043844/05 get to Airbag24?

The 10043844/05 reaches Airbag24 either by parcel or by UPS collection, which you book for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings the unit back. Pack it shockproof and enclose the printed repair order.

A sturdy box with padding protects the electronics in transit.