Airbag control unit with part number 10169028/01

What does the airbag control unit 10169028/01 do?

The airbag control unit 10169028/01 is the central unit of the restraint system (SRS) in MG. It evaluates signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Whether the vehicle is standing or driving, the control unit keeps an eye on the system. This includes the power supply, the sensors and the triggering of the igniters.

If it finds a fault, it stores it and makes it visible via the airbag warning light.

Why does the control unit 10169028/01 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data that arises after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. It cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool; Airbag24 erases it during the repair. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes.

The memory entry stays in place even when the vehicle continues to run normally after the accident. That is why many owners initially notice nothing.

Ageing electronics and cold solder joints lead to intermittent faults. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connections and weaken the contact.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or a jump start, and they stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 10169028/01 is defective?

The signs are an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without a connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light, permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection to the diagnostic tool
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

If none of these signs appear, that is no all-clear. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy.

Which vehicles is the 10169028/01 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 10169028/01 is fitted in these vehicles: MG 3 1st generation (2013-2024).

The list contains the vehicles that Airbag24 has so far assigned to this part number.

• MG 3 1st generation (2013-2024)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows you that you have the correct unit.

Also have the fault memory read out. Only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether plugs or cables are the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 10104458/01, 30010435/09.

How does the repair of the 10169028/01 work?

You have the fault memory read out and enclose the log before you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 10169028/01. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for processing.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. After that, the unit goes back to you.

The battery stays disconnected until removal, because this disables the vehicle's safety system.

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 10169028/01 get to Airbag24?

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

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the control unit is packed shockproof.