Airbag control unit with part number 2S6T-14B056-EM

What does the airbag control unit 2S6T-14B056-EM do?

The airbag control unit 2S6T-14B056-EM is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Ford. It evaluates the signals of the crash sensors and decides in a collision, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. No action by you is needed for this.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 2S6T-14B056-EM fail?

Crash data stored after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool does not erase it. Further causes are aging electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data is stored in the memory of the unit and remains there until it is specifically removed. Airbag24 takes care of this during the repair.

The other causes relate to the electronics and their connections. Components age, solder joints can be cold, and plug connections suffer from moisture and corrosion. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, additionally damage the circuit.

How can you tell that the 2S6T-14B056-EM is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. This consequence is reason enough not to ignore the warning.

The warning light is the clearest indication of the condition of the system. Respond to it with a check.

Which vehicles is the 2S6T-14B056-EM fitted in?

The control unit 2S6T-14B056-EM is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Fiesta 6 ’02 (2001-2008). You can check against your car on the label.

Here are the vehicles at a glance:

• Ford Fiesta 6 ’02 (2001-2008)

Compare the part number on the removed unit with this page. Then you know that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit 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 8V51-14B321-EE.

How does the repair of the 2S6T-14B056-EM 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 send the unit in.

The order of these steps must be observed for safety reasons. The unit is removed only once the battery is disconnected.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and performs a function test. Testing, repair and the test take 3–4 working days as a rule. Your own unit is then 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 2S6T-14B056-EM get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 2S6T-14B056-EM as a package or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it via UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the package and pack the unit shock-resistant.