Airbag control unit with part number 1324388080

What does the airbag control unit 1324388080 do?

The airbag control unit 1324388080 is the control unit of the restraint system for Fiat. It checks the crash sensors continuously, determines within milliseconds in the event of an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the overall system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit detects faults itself and shows them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This tells you that something in the system needs to be checked.

The sensors continuously supply the unit with measured values, which it compares with its own reference values and uses to derive the condition of the system.

Why does the control unit 1324388080 fail?

The cause is most often crash data that arose after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plugs, and voltage spikes from weak batteries or a jump start.

Airbag24 erases this crash data during the repair.

Ageing and moisture act slowly, whereas voltage spikes can lead to a failure without warning.

How can you tell that the 1324388080 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or only occasionally, indicating a defect in the 1324388080. A fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared also appear as signs. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The airbag warning light is the signal that first tells you the state of the system. Do not ignore it even if it lights up only briefly.

A check soon brings clarity, before the problem gets worse.

Which vehicles is the 1324388080 fitted in?

The control unit 1324388080 is intended for Fiat. It is fitted in these vehicles: Fiat Ducato 230 (1994-2002).

The vehicle list follows:

• Fiat Ducato 230 (1994-2002)

There are two things to clarify in advance. First, comparing the part number on the label with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Second, only the fault memory read out shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a connector or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 01316977080.

How does the repair of the 1324388080 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. After that, pack the unit well and send it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test before the unit is sent back to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days; reading out, removal and dispatch are not included.

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 1324388080 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the unit as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

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