Airbag control unit with part number 6S6T-14B056-EK

What does the airbag control unit 6S6T-14B056-EK do?

The airbag control unit 6S6T-14B056-EK manages the restraint system (SRS) of Ford and is its central control unit. The signals from the crash sensors converge there, and in the event of an accident it decides within milliseconds on the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit continuously detects faults in the system. It informs the driver via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, so that the condition of the system stays in view.

Why does the control unit 6S6T-14B056-EK fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause with the 6S6T-14B056-EK, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Other causes are ageing, cold solder joints, moisture and voltage spikes.

Airbag24 erases this crash data as part of the repair. Without this step, the cause would remain in the unit.

Ageing electronic components gradually lose performance, cold solder joints can cause intermittent faults, and moisture with corrosion affects the plug connections.

Voltage spikes are also a factor, for example with a weak battery or after a jump start.

How can you tell that the 6S6T-14B056-EK is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster signals a fault in the 6S6T-14B056-EK as soon as it lights up permanently or only intermittently. This may be accompanied by an error message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

As long as the fault persists, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency. An early check therefore provides clarity about the condition of the system.

Which vehicles is the 6S6T-14B056-EK fitted in?

The 6S6T-14B056-EK was used in Ford, in these vehicles: Ford Fiesta 6 ’02 (2001-2008).

The overview shows the assignment:

• Ford Fiesta 6 ’02 (2001-2008)

Comparing the part number on the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Whether the control unit is defective, or whether a plug or cable is the cause, is only shown by the fault memory. Please have it read out in advance.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 8V51-14B321-EE.

How does the repair of the 6S6T-14B056-EK work?

First you read out the fault memory and attach the log to the unit. Then you disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 6S6T-14B056-EK. Online you create the repair order, and the unit is sent well packed to Airbag24.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are repaired, crash data is erased and a functional test is carried out. Processing 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 6S6T-14B056-EK get to Airbag24?

The 6S6T-14B056-EK is sent in as a parcel, or you can book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns the repaired unit by UPS.

When packing, take care: the printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the control unit must be packed shock-resistant.