Airbag control unit with part number 2S65-14B056-EN

What does the airbag control unit 2S65-14B056-EN do?

Within the restraint system (SRS) of Ford, the airbag control unit 2S65-14B056-EN is the link between the crash sensors, the airbags and the seatbelt pretensioners. In a crash, it decides within milliseconds which of these components are triggered.

During operation, it checks the system continuously and indicates faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 2S65-14B056-EN fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. Other causes are ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage peaks.

Crash data remains stored in the unit after an accident, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. The other causes concern the electronics and the connections: components age, solder joints can become faulty, and moisture attacks the plug connectors.

Voltage peaks, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, put additional strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 2S65-14B056-EN is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. Fault messages in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared also indicate a defect. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the most important warning sign, because it reports the defect as soon as the system detects it. Please take this indication seriously.

Which vehicles is the 2S65-14B056-EN fitted in?

The 2S65-14B056-EN is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Fiesta 6 ’02 (2001-2008).

The assignment of vehicles is shown in this list:

• Ford Fiesta 6 ’02 (2001-2008)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This ensures that you have the right control unit. Whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is the cause only becomes clear from the fault memory, which you should have read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 8V51-14B321-EE.

How does the repair of the 2S65-14B056-EN work?

The first step is reading out the fault memory, and you attach the log to the unit. Only then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 2S65-14B056-EN. At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing as a rule take 3–4 working days.

Then create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it to Airbag24. There, it is checked, defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a functional test is carried out. After that, your 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 2S65-14B056-EN get to Airbag24?

You send a parcel containing the control unit 2S65-14B056-EN to Airbag24, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return takes place by UPS after the repair.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.