Airbag control unit with part number 8201025624

What does the airbag control unit 8201025624 do?

The airbag control unit 8201025624 controls the restraint system (SRS) in Renault. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After a crash, it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 8201025624 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has been triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage peaks, for example with a weak battery or a jump start.

Stored crash data remains in the unit until it is removed, and keeps the fault memory occupied.

The other causes act over a longer period. Aged components, moisture on the contacts and cold solder joints impair the function.

How can you tell that the 8201025624 is defective?

A defect shows itself through an airbag warning light, a fault message in the instrument cluster and a lack of contact between the diagnostic tool and the control unit. A fault memory that cannot be cleared also indicates it.

• Airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool does not find the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger as long as the defect exists.

The warning light indicates that an inspection is necessary.

Which vehicles is the 8201025624 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 8201025624 is fitted in these vehicles: Renault Kangoo II (2008-2021).

The following vehicles are assigned to this part number:

• Renault Kangoo II (2008-2021)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only shows that it is the correct unit. The question of whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is answered by the fault memory that you have read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 2840211503, 600589600, 606083300, 8200098402, 8200410188, 8200656331.

How does the repair of the 8201025624 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Only then do you remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send it in; beforehand you read out the fault memory, enclose the log and disconnect the battery.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked on the test bench, defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a function test is carried out.

Afterwards your own unit goes back 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 8201025624 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return to you takes place by UPS after the repair.

The printed repair order is in the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-resistant.