Airbag control unit with part number 8200962363

What does the airbag control unit 8200962363 do?

The airbag control unit 8200962363 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Renault. It reads the crash sensors and determines in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It also monitors the system constantly.

Reported faults appear via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. You do not need to operate anything.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 8200962363 fail?

The most common cause on the 8200962363 is crash data that was stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it.

Further causes to consider are:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion on plug connectors
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Which of these causes applies is only shown by the examination of the unit.

How can you tell that the 8200962363 is defective?

A defect in the 8200962363 shows itself through the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, through a fault message in the instrument cluster, or through a missing connection to the diagnostic tool.

• The airbag warning light is on permanently.
• The airbag warning light is on intermittently.
• A fault message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not be able to deploy. The warning light therefore shows the defect in good time.

Which vehicles is the 8200962363 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 8200962363 is fitted in these vehicles: Renault Clio III (2005-2014); Renault Modus I (2004-2012).

The data on this part number lists the following vehicles:

• Renault Clio III (2005-2014)
• Renault Modus I (2004-2012)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page ensures that you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because 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 285001509, 285001510, 285001511, 8200463297, 8200502126, 8200505179.

How does the repair of the 8200962363 work?

First you have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, you create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and runs a function test. Afterwards the unit goes back to you.

The sequence protects you during removal, so it is binding.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days, meaning only the work there.

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 8200962363 get to Airbag24?

The control unit 8200962363 comes to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you 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.