Airbag control unit with part number 10704532-01

What does the airbag control unit 10704532-01 do?

The airbag control unit 10704532-01 belongs to the restraint system (SRS) of MG. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks the system continuously.

The decision is made in a fraction of a second, specifically within milliseconds. The control unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 10704532-01 fail?

Crash data from an accident involving the 10704532-01 is the most common cause, even without a triggered airbag. It cannot be erased with a diagnostic tool of the usual kind. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

In detail, the following points come into consideration:

• components that lose performance over time
• cold solder joints on the circuit board
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery

The crash data is erased at Airbag24 as soon as the repair is underway.

How can you tell that the 10704532-01 is defective?

A defect in the 10704532-01 shows up in the airbag warning light, which lights up constantly or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster or a fault memory that cannot be erased also point to a defect.

Typical signs are:

• the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up constantly or intermittently
• a fault message in the instrument cluster
• a diagnostic tool that cannot establish a connection to the control unit
• a fault memory that cannot be erased

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then be unable to trigger. That is why every one of these indications deserves prompt clarification.

Which vehicles is the 10704532-01 fitted in?

The assignment is stored in the data for this page. The control unit 10704532-01 is fitted in these vehicles: MG ZS 1st generation (2017-2024).

This list gives the models to which the part number belongs:

• MG ZS 1st generation (2017-2024)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page only shows that you have removed the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only it 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 10290894-00, 10290894-01, 10457033-01, 10457099, 10457099-01, 10766499-01.

How does the repair of the 10704532-01 work?

You first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit 10704532-01 and create the repair order online before sending the unit in. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench and replaces defective components. The stored crash data is erased, and a functional test completes the process.

Afterwards your own unit goes back to you.

Processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days in general, which covers only checking, repairing and testing.

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 10704532-01 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 10704532-01 to Airbag24 as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS takes care of the return shipment once Airbag24 has repaired the unit.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel. Pack the unit shock-proof.