Airbag control unit with part number 10836975/01

What does the airbag control unit 10836975/01 do?

The airbag control unit 10836975/01 controls the restraint system (SRS) of MG. It reads the crash sensors, calculates within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, and monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, it indicates this via the airbag warning light.

During operation, it checks the connected components continuously. It stores irregularities as fault entries that a diagnostic tool can read out.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock can only be lifted by a repair.

Why does the control unit 10836975/01 fail?

The most common cause lies in crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool does not remove it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data does not disappear from the memory on its own. It stays there until it is specifically removed.

The other causes mainly concern ageing and moisture. Electronic components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture and corrosion attack plug connectors. Voltage spikes also stress the electronics.

Only the test on the test bench shows which of these causes actually applies.

How can you tell that the 10836975/01 is defective?

A defect becomes visible through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which stays on constantly or intermittently, or through an error message there. A diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit or a fault memory that cannot be cleared are also signs. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The warning light is a finding that you should have clarified promptly. The check will then provide clarity about the condition of the system.

Which vehicles is the 10836975/01 fitted in?

This concerns the make MG. The control unit 10836975/01 is used in these vehicles: MG HS 1st generation (2019-2024).

The list of models follows below.

• MG HS 1st generation (2019-2024)

A comparison of the part number with the label on the removed unit only confirms that the unit fits. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by a fault memory read out beforehand. Have it read out in advance.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 10786516-01, 10786524/01.

How does the repair of the 10836975/01 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. First have the fault memory read out, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send in the unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards the unit is returned 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 10836975/01 get to Airbag24?

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

Packed shockproof, the unit belongs in the parcel together with the printed repair order.