Airbag control unit with part number 6G13-14B321-BA

What does the airbag control unit 6G13-14B321-BA do?

The airbag control unit 6G13-14B321-BA is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Ford. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in the event of an accident, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It also continuously monitors the entire system.

The control unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The light is therefore the visible sign that something in the system is wrong.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 6G13-14B321-BA fail?

In the control unit 6G13-14B321-BA, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Other possible causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data is stored in the unit as soon as an accident has occurred, even if no airbag was triggered. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Aged components, cold solder joints, and moisture and corrosion at plug connections can cause contact problems. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or from jump-starting, put additional strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 6G13-14B321-BA is defective?

A defect in the 6G13-14B321-BA shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster staying on permanently or intermittently. Other signs include a fault message in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool being unable to connect to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

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

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger. Do not ignore the warning light; have the system checked.

Which vehicles is the 6G13-14B321-BA fitted in?

The control unit 6G13-14B321-BA is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Five Hundred 1 (2005-2007). Before removal, check whether your vehicle is one of them.

The list shows the vehicles known to us for this control unit.

• Ford Five Hundred 1 (2005-2007)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This way you can be sure you have the right unit in front of you. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result 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 5G13-14B321-CB, 5G13-14B321-DB, 6G13-14B321-AA, 6G13-14B321-BB, 7G13-14B321-BA, 7G13-14B321-FA.

How does the repair of the 6G13-14B321-BA work?

For the repair of the 6G13-14B321-BA, first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days to process it.

This sequence is fixed for safety reasons. The control unit may only be removed once the battery has been disconnected. Then pack the unit well and send it in.

At Airbag24, we check the unit on the test bench and renew defective components. We erase the stored crash data and then carry out a function test. Afterwards your own, repaired 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 6G13-14B321-BA get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 6G13-14B321-BA as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel. Pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.