Airbag control unit with part number 9632052080

What does the airbag control unit 9632052080 do?

The airbag control unit 9632052080 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Peugeot. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

In addition, it monitors the system continuously. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

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

Why does the control unit 9632052080 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause: after an accident it remains in the unit, even if no airbag was triggered, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it.

Other causes concern the electronics themselves. Aged components and cold solder joints can cause malfunctions, and moisture or corrosion at plug connections affect the contact over the long term.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, also count among the causes. The inspection at Airbag24 shows which of them is present.

How can you tell that the 9632052080 is defective?

A defect shows itself in the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, in error messages there, in a diagnostic tool that cannot connect, and in a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

If the warning light stays on constantly or only now and then, do not ignore the display. Error messages in the instrument cluster also appear when the control unit registers a fault, and the diagnostic tool may be unable to make a connection in the event of a defect.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to trigger. Therefore have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 9632052080 fitted in?

The control unit 9632052080 is fitted in these vehicles: Peugeot 306 I (1993-1997) and I Facelift (1997-2002).

The vehicles at a glance:

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

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit.

Have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only 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 9620732580, 9621996780, 9636995580.

How does the repair of the 9632052080 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and only then create a repair order online.

Then send the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Afterwards your own unit returns to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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 9632052080 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 by UPS.

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