Airbag control unit with part number 5G13-14B321-CB

What does the airbag control unit 5G13-14B321-CB do?

An airbag control unit 5G13-14B321-CB processes the readings from the crash sensors in Ford and controls the restraint system (SRS). In an accident, it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It also checks the system continuously for faults. It stores any faults it finds and indicates them via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. This is the state from which the repair at Airbag24 begins.

Why does the control unit 5G13-14B321-CB fail?

Even without a triggered airbag, crash data remains stored in the unit after an accident, and this is precisely the most common cause of failure on the 5G13-14B321-CB. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

Ageing components and cold solder joints cause contact faults. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connections, and voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 5G13-14B321-CB is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the 5G13-14B321-CB either permanently or intermittently, and at the same time an error message appears in the instrument cluster.

A further sign is that the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared. In this case, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Therefore, do not wait, but have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 5G13-14B321-CB fitted in?

The 5G13-14B321-CB is fitted in the following vehicles: Ford Five Hundred 1 (2005-2007).

Here is the list that belongs to this unit:

• Ford Five Hundred 1 (2005-2007)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that you have the right unit in front of you. Whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is behind it is shown only by the fault memory. Have it read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 5G13-14B321-DB, 6G13-14B321-AA, 6G13-14B321-BA, 6G13-14B321-BB, 7G13-14B321-BA, 7G13-14B321-FA.

How does the repair of the 5G13-14B321-CB work?

You have the fault memory read out first and attach the log. Then you disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the 5G13-14B321-CB.

Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then sent back to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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 5G13-14B321-CB get to Airbag24?

The shipment runs either as a parcel that you send yourself or as a UPS collection that you book for an extra charge. The 5G13-14B321-CB comes back to you by UPS after the repair.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel. The unit is packed shockproof in a sturdy box.