Airbag control unit with part number 50569794

What does the airbag control unit 50569794 do?

The control unit 50569794 manages the restraint system (SRS) of Alfa Romeo. It reads out the crash sensors, decides in an accident about airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system permanently. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

The housing also carries the manufacturer number Bosch 0285020250. It helps you match the label with this page.

In an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. This sequence is part of the system logic.

Why does the control unit 50569794 fail?

The most common cause with the 50569794 is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible triggers.

Crash data arises regardless of whether an airbag has actually deployed. It remains in the unit, and an ordinary diagnostic tool cannot reach it.

Aged components, cold solder joints and corrosion affect the electronics directly. Moisture acts on the plug connections, and voltage spikes from the vehicle electrical system can add further strain.

How can you tell that the 50569794 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool does not reach the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared also points to a defect on the 50569794.

The warning light is the most direct indication of a fault in the restraint system and sits in the driver's field of view.

As long as a fault exists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. A prompt check is therefore the right next step.

Which vehicles is the 50569794 fitted in?

The control unit 50569794 is fitted in these vehicles: Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 (2016-2023) and 952 Facelift (from 2023).

The assignment to the models is in this list:

• Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 (2016-2023)
• Alfa Romeo Giulia 952 Facelift (from 2023)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so that you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out in advance. Only this record shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 50567775.

How does the repair of the 50569794 work?

At the start for the 50569794, the fault memory is read out, and its log stays with the unit. After that, the battery is disconnected, and only then comes the removal of the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit, replaces defective components and erases the stored crash data. A function test follows, and then your own 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 50569794 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 50569794 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS. You put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.

Protect the unit against knocks when packing, with well-placed filling material.