Airbag control unit with part number 8201150650A

What does the airbag control unit 8201150650A do?

The airbag control unit 8201150650A controls the restraint system (SRS) of Renault. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

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

The housing additionally carries the manufacturer number Continental A2C95015900. While driving, the control unit works in the background and checks the connected components.

Why does the control unit 8201150650A fail?

The most common cause is crash data from an accident that remains in the unit, even if no airbag has deployed. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool does not erase the crash data. The further causes at a glance:

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

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. Which cause applies in the individual case is shown by the examination of the unit.

How can you tell that the 8201150650A is defective?

A defect shows itself through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently, and through a fault message in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

If the control unit is affected, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to deploy in an emergency. The warning light shows this state and calls for an inspection, even if the vehicle otherwise drives normally.

Which vehicles is the 8201150650A fitted in?

The control unit 8201150650A is fitted in these vehicles: Renault Kangoo II (2008-2021).

The following list shows the vehicles recorded for this part number.

• Renault Kangoo II (2008-2021)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that it is 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 a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 2840211503, 8200 656 329, 8200656331, 8201 229 153 A, 8201 475 929, 8201025624.

How does the repair of the 8201150650A work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. 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, renews defective components, erases stored crash data and runs a function test. Afterwards the unit goes back to you.

The processing time at Airbag24 is usually 3–4 working days. This time covers only checking, repairing and testing. 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 8201150650A get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.