Airbag control unit with part number 56054092AF

What does the airbag control unit 56054092AF do?

As the control unit of the restraint system (SRS) at Dodge, the airbag control unit 56054092AF is responsible for triggering. In an accident it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system at all times.

It reports faults in the system via the airbag warning light. An accident causes the unit to store crash data and lock itself.

Why does the control unit 56054092AF fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even without a deployed airbag. Other causes include aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at connectors, and voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete crash data. At Airbag24 it is deleted during the repair.

Components age, and solder joints can go cold over time.

Moisture attacks plug contacts. Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 56054092AF is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster staying on permanently or intermittently. An error message or a fault memory that cannot be cleared also indicates this.

• Airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger. Anyone who notices one of these signs should have the findings checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 56054092AF fitted in?

The part number 56054092AF belongs to these vehicles. The control unit is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Charger 6th generation (2006-2010).

These vehicles are stored for this part number:

• Dodge Charger 6th generation (2006-2010)

Compare the number on the label with this page, and you will know that the unit fits. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by the fault memory read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 04896097AE, 04896097AG, 04896098AD, 04896098AE, 04896098AF, 04896098AG.

How does the repair of the 56054092AF work?

Airbag24 normally processes the unit in 3–4 working days. First you read out the fault memory and enclose the log, then you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

On the test bench Airbag24 examines the control unit, replaces defective components and deletes stored crash data. A function test follows, after which your own unit is returned.

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 56054092AF get to Airbag24?

Shipping is by parcel or by a UPS collection that you book for an extra charge. UPS handles the return after the repair.

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