Airbag control unit with part number 610796100

What does the airbag control unit 610796100 do?

The airbag control unit 610796100 directs the deployment of the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in the restraint system of Renault. It evaluates the crash sensors, makes the decision in a collision within milliseconds, and checks the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The control unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The check runs in the background while you drive.

Why does the control unit 610796100 fail?

Most often the cause is stored crash data, even if no airbag deployed. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes can also lead to a fault.

Crash data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 deletes this data during the repair.

The other causes concern the technology: electronic components age, cold solder joints arise during manufacture, and moisture with corrosion attacks plug connections.

Voltage spikes come on top, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

How can you tell that the 610796100 is defective?

If the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and the instrument cluster shows an error message, there is a fault. If no connection to the diagnostic tool can be made, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, this strengthens the suspicion. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy.

The warning light thus indicates that something in the system is not right.

Reading out the fault memory then shows whether the control unit itself is affected or whether the cause lies elsewhere.

Which vehicles is the 610796100 fitted in?

The 610796100 is fitted at Renault in these vehicles: Renault Clio III (2005-2014). Compare your vehicle with these details before you plan the removal.

The vehicle list:

• Renault Clio III (2005-2014)

Compare the part number on the unit with the information on this page, and you know it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as it 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 285001510, 285001511, 8200528764, 8200528766, 8200563368, 8200563369.

How does the repair of the 610796100 work?

Before sending it in, read out the fault memory and attach the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit and create the repair order online. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for checking, repairing and testing.

First the unit goes to the test bench; then defective components are repaired and crash data is deleted.

The 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 610796100 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or arrange a UPS collection, which you book for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns the unit after the repair by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pad the control unit before you close it.