Airbag control unit with part number 8200692357

What does the airbag control unit 8200692357 do?

The airbag control unit 8200692357 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Renault as a central unit. It checks the signals from the crash sensors and decides within a fraction of a second in the event of an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The monitoring also runs in the background all the time, not only at the moment of an accident. The control unit is therefore one of the components that work throughout operation.

Why does the control unit 8200692357 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause: it is created after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered. Other causes can be aged components, cold solder joints, moisture, corrosion and voltage spikes. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete the crash data. Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

The other causes concern the electronics and the connections of the unit. Aged components and cold solder joints, as well as moisture and corrosion at plug connections, can cause the failure. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, also belong to this group. Only the fault memory shows which cause applies.

How can you tell that the 8200692357 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up continuously or intermittently when a defect is present. Also present are fault messages in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without a connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be deleted.

With such a finding, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. An intermittent fault is just as important as one that is shown constantly. Take the warning seriously and have the system checked.

Which vehicles is the 8200692357 fitted in?

The control unit 8200692357 is fitted in these vehicles: Renault Scénic II (2003-2009); Renault Grand Scénic II (2003-2009). Whether your own unit fits is shown by comparing the part number on the label.

The following vehicles are listed in detail:

• Renault Scénic II (2003-2009)
• Renault Grand Scénic II (2003-2009)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out before removing the unit, as only that shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285583229R, 603989700, 607993600, 8200321999, 8200340431, 8200375209.

How does the repair of the 8200692357 work?

Before removal, the fault memory is read out and the log is enclosed with the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then returned 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 8200692357 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof, so that it survives transport undamaged.