Airbag control unit with part number DG13-14B321-AG

What does the airbag control unit DG13-14B321-AG do?

The SRS control unit DG13-14B321-AG is the central component in Ford vehicles that controls airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. It receives signals from the crash sensors and triggers the appropriate restraint elements within milliseconds in an accident.

The unit also monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit DG13-14B321-AG fail?

Most common cause: crash data stored after an accident in the DG13-14B321-AG, even if no airbag has deployed; a standard diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Stored crash data shows that an event has occurred. On its own, it says nothing about the condition of the electronics.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or jump-starting, and load the circuits directly.

How can you tell that the DG13-14B321-AG is defective?

A defect on the DG13-14B321-AG shows first as an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that stays on permanently or only intermittently. In addition, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In such a fault, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to deploy in an accident. A prompt check is therefore advisable.

Which vehicles is the DG13-14B321-AG fitted in?

The part number DG13-14B321-AG is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Taurus 6 (2010-2019). The information comes from the assignment that Airbag24 maintains for this part number.

The list in detail:

• Ford Taurus 6 (2010-2019)

Compare the part number on the label with this page; this only shows that the unit is correctly assigned here. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is behind the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers AG13-14B321-AD, AG1Z-14B321-A, AG1Z-14B321-B, BG13-14B321-AB, DG13-14B321-AD, DG13-14B321-AF.

How does the repair of the DG13-14B321-AG work?

The first step is having the fault memory of the DG13-14B321-AG read out; the log is attached to the unit. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the carefully packed unit. At Airbag24 the unit is checked, defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a function test is carried out; this takes 3–4 working days as a rule.

After testing, your own unit is returned to you. The processing time refers solely to checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

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 DG13-14B321-AG get to Airbag24?

You send the DG13-14B321-AG as a parcel or additionally book a UPS collection. Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS after the repair.

Pack the unit shockproof and enclose the printed repair order.