Airbag control unit with part number 10766499-01

What does the airbag control unit 10766499-01 do?

The airbag control unit 10766499-01 is the component that controls the restraint system (SRS) in the MG. It receives the values from the crash sensors, calculates the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident, and monitors the system continuously.

The device detects faults itself and stores them. The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster then shows that something is wrong.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The further examination in a repair case is based on this.

Why does the control unit 10766499-01 fail?

On the 10766499-01, the most common cause lies in crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. In addition there are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data remain in the memory, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase them. The fault therefore persists even after reading out.

Electronic components age, and solder joints can become cold over the years. Moisture and corrosion affect the contacts in plug connectors.

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

How can you tell that the 10766499-01 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently on a defective 10766499-01. In addition, fault messages appear, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light shows the fault as soon as the control unit detects it. Such a signal concerns vehicle safety and deserves immediate attention.

While the fault persists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. Therefore have the findings checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 10766499-01 fitted in?

The 10766499-01 is fitted in these vehicles: MG ZS 1st generation (2017-2024).

The models assigned to the unit are shown in the following list.

• MG ZS 1st generation (2017-2024)

On the one hand, check the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out in advance, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable causes the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 10290894-00, 10290894-01, 10457033-01, 10457099, 10457099-01, 10704532-01.

How does the repair of the 10766499-01 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit well. At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence protects you during removal and must therefore be followed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and carries out a functional test. Afterwards your unit goes 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 10766499-01 get to Airbag24?

You send the 10766499-01 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

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