Airbag control unit with part number 9808308880

What does the airbag control unit 9808308880 do?

The airbag control unit 9808308880 brings the restraint system (SRS) of Peugeot together. It checks the signals from the crash sensors, selects in a crash, within milliseconds, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners that should trigger, and monitors the entire system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The manufacturer's number Bosch 0285012187 is additionally printed on the housing.

If the unit detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, so the driver is informed as well.

Why does the control unit 9808308880 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even when no airbag has deployed. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The other causes concern the electronics themselves and their connections. Aged components and corrosion act over time, whereas voltage spikes, for example when starting with outside help, can cause damage immediately.

How can you tell that the 9808308880 is defective?

Typical signs are an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message in the instrument cluster, and no communication with the diagnostic tool. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Together these signs show that something is wrong in the restraint system:

• Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In a defect, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to trigger. The warning light indicates the defect, so please have it checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 9808308880 fitted in?

The control unit 9808308880 is fitted in these vehicles: Peugeot 208 I (2012-2015) and I Facelift (2015-2019).

You will find the vehicle list in this overview:

• Peugeot 208 I (2012-2015)
• Peugeot 208 I Facelift (2015-2019)

First of all, comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because this log shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285011402, 285012632, 285012924, 98 127 133 80, 9803380480, 9810363180.

How does the repair of the 9808308880 work?

The process begins with reading out the fault memory; the log goes with the unit. Only after the battery is disconnected does the control unit get removed. Online, you create the repair order and send the well-packed unit in; the processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, repairs the defective components and carries out a function test. Then your own unit is returned to you.

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 9808308880 get to Airbag24?

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

Pack the printed repair order into the parcel and pad the unit shock-proof.