Airbag control unit with part number 86250-41160

What does the airbag control unit 86250-41160 do?

The airbag control unit 86250-41160 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of SsangYong. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It indicates faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 86250-41160 fail?

The most common cause is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data is created by the crash event itself, even without an airbag triggering, and remains stored in the control unit. The other causes act on the electronics over a longer period, for example through ageing of the components or moisture at the contacts.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when connecting jump leads, and can stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 86250-41160 is defective?

Typical signs are the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message in the instrument cluster. In addition there is a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The signs in detail:

• Airbag warning light lights up permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

With such a finding, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. A warning that only appears intermittently should also be checked.

Which vehicles is the 86250-41160 fitted in?

The information concerns vehicles of the make SsangYong. The control unit 86250-41160 is fitted in these vehicles: SsangYong Musso Q200 (2018-2022) and Q200 Facelift (from 2022).

The vehicles at a glance:

• SsangYong Musso Q200 (2018-2022)
• SsangYong Musso Q200 Facelift (from 2022)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with the number on this page. This only confirms that you have the correct unit in front of you. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand; only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 86250-41160 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Afterwards 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 carries out a function test. The unit then goes back to you.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. This time applies only to checking, repairing and testing, and not to your steps or the shipping. 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 86250-41160 get to Airbag24?

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

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shock-resistant.