Airbag control unit with part number 963205180

What does the airbag control unit 963205180 do?

The airbag control unit 963205180 forms the central control hub of the restraint system (SRS) of Peugeot. In a crash it evaluates the sensors and determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It checks the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. You should expect this behaviour when the unit is repaired.

Why does the control unit 963205180 fail?

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

Crash data are records from the moment of an accident, and they remain in the unit until they are removed during repair.

Ageing electronics lose reliability over time. Cold solder joints and moisture at plug connections cause contact problems, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, put additional strain on the unit.

How can you tell that the 963205180 is defective?

A fault shows up as the airbag warning light staying on permanently or intermittently, and as an error message in the instrument cluster. The diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The warning light indicates the fault. You should therefore not ignore a lit light, but have it checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 963205180 fitted in?

The 963205180 is fitted in these vehicles: Peugeot 306 I (1993-1997) and I Facelift (1997-2002).

The vehicles for which this part number is on file are listed below.

• Peugeot 306 I (1993-1997)
• Peugeot 306 I Facelift (1997-2002)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so you can be sure it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 9620732580, 9621996780, 9636995580.

How does the repair of the 963205180 work?

You have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Only then do you send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for testing, repair and checking.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then 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 963205180 get to Airbag24?

You send the 963205180 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.