Airbag control unit with part number 5119435AA

What does the airbag control unit 5119435AA do?

The airbag control unit 5119435AA coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in Dodge vehicles. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds after an impact which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors the system without interruption.

The control unit detects faults itself and reports them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This keeps the fault visible until it has been rectified.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 5119435AA fail?

Crash data stored after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has triggered. It cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Other causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when a jump start cable is connected. Moisture and corrosion, on the other hand, disturb the contact at the plugs, which the control unit can report as a fault.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. Which of the other causes is present is shown by the examination of the unit.

How can you tell that the 5119435AA 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 does not connect to the control unit, and the fault memory remains.

As long as these signs persist, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger in an emergency. The warning light shows the defect directly, so have it checked promptly rather than waiting for a more convenient moment.

Which vehicles is the 5119435AA fitted in?

The airbag control unit 5119435AA is installed in these vehicles: Dodge Sprinter T1N (2003-2006).

The overview below lists the models assigned to this page.

• Dodge Sprinter T1N (2003-2006)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that you have the correct unit. In addition, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 5119435AA work?

Have the fault memory read out first and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit only afterwards, and create a repair order online. Then send the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and performs a function test. After that, your own, repaired unit goes back.

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 5119435AA get to Airbag24?

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

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-proof.