Airbag control unit with part number 8201217502

What does the airbag control unit 8201217502 do?

In vehicles from Renault, the airbag control unit 8201217502 is responsible for the restraint system. It evaluates the sensor signals, determines in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This warning light is the first visible alert.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. This state plays a role in every diagnosis.

Why does the control unit 8201217502 fail?

Crash data from an accident is the most common cause on the 8201217502, even if no airbag has fired. In addition come aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

Crash data cannot be deleted with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 therefore deletes it during the repair.

The other causes lie in the electronics and the connections. Which of these applies in an individual case is shown by the examination at Airbag24.

How can you tell that the 8201217502 is defective?

A defect in the 8201217502 is indicated above all by the airbag warning light. Error messages, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared also point to it.

Typical signs at a glance:

• The warning light stays on permanently or lights up only intermittently.
• The instrument cluster shows an error message.
• A diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit.
• The fault memory remains even after an attempt to clear it.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. You should therefore react promptly to a lit warning light.

Which vehicles is the 8201217502 fitted in?

This 8201217502 is fitted in these vehicles: Renault Kangoo II (2008-2021).

The following list shows which vehicles match this control unit.

• Renault Kangoo II (2008-2021)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page ensures that the unit is the right one. It does not clarify the cause, however. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as this shows whether the control unit or a plug or cable is affected.

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 8201217502 work?

First have the fault memory read out, and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the 8201217502 and create a repair order online. The processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out the function test. Afterwards your own unit is returned.

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 8201217502 get to Airbag24?

You can send the 8201217502 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair also goes by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel, and pack the unit shock-proof.