Airbag control unit with part number 928 803 071 01

How do you recognize a defect in the 928 803 071 01?

The primary symptom of a defect in the 928 803 071 01 control unit is a permanently illuminated or flashing airbag warning light on the instrument cluster. Often, diagnostic tools cannot clear stored fault codes—such as those related to the driver’s or passenger’s airbags.

The illuminated airbag warning light is the most unmistakable indicator. It signals that the restraint system is inoperable and may fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

During workshop diagnostics, the issue often manifests as persistent storage of specific fault codes. Even after addressing the apparent external cause—such as replacing a sensor—the fault reappears immediately upon clearing it.

In some cases, complete communication failure with the control unit may occur. The diagnostic tool can then no longer establish a connection, making detailed on‑vehicle fault analysis impossible and pointing to a severe internal defect.

In which vehicles is the 928 803 071 01 installed?

The airbag control unit with part number 928 803 071 01 was specifically developed for the Porsche 928 GTS manufactured between 1992 and 1995 and is one of the primary original parts for this model. Airbag24 offers professional repair services for this particular control unit.

This control unit is model-specific and is found exclusively in the following series:

Porsche: 928 GTS (1992–1995)

Due to its exclusive use in this sporty classic, preserving the original electronics is especially important. Repair ensures that the vehicle’s originality remains intact—something not always guaranteed with new or used replacement parts.

How does repair work at Airbag24?

Upon receipt of the 928 803 071 01 control unit at Airbag24, specialized technicians conduct a systematic fault analysis. Repairs include erasing crash data and repairing internal hardware defects at the component level. Final tests confirm full functionality, backed by a 12-month warranty.

The repair process begins with thorough diagnostics on test benches that simulate real driving conditions. This allows reported faults to be accurately traced and the root cause pinpointed directly on the circuit board.

Depending on the nature of the fault, stored crash data is securely and completely removed, or defective electronic components—such as processors, memory chips, or capacitors—are expertly replaced using only high-quality spare parts.

After repair, the control unit undergoes extensive functional testing once again. Only when all parameters meet the manufacturer’s specifications is the unit approved for return shipment. Every repair performed at Airbag24 includes a 12-month warranty.

How does the control unit get to Airbag24?

You can either send your defective control unit to Airbag24 yourself at no cost, or arrange a convenient UPS pickup at your preferred location. For return shipping after repair, you have the option of free standard UPS shipping, faster UPS Express shipping—both also available with cash on delivery—or self-collection.

For outbound shipping, you have two simple options. You can securely pack the removed control unit and send it to us on your own, or use UPS’s convenient pickup service.

Once the repair is complete, the control unit will be securely packaged and returned to you. You can choose between free standard UPS shipping and faster UPS Express shipping.

Both shipping options can, if desired, be paid for by cash on delivery. Alternatively, you may opt to pick up the repaired control unit directly from our premises.