Airbag control unit with part number E1GT-14B321-CD

What does the airbag control unit E1GT-14B321-CD do?

The airbag control unit E1GT-14B321-CD controls the restraint system (SRS) for Ford. It processes the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. Faults are reported via the airbag warning light.

As a result the system remains permanently ready for operation and is checked in the background. After an accident the control unit stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit E1GT-14B321-CD fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed in the accident; an ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start also come into consideration.

Crash data therefore remains even if no airbag has fired. Airbag24 erases it during the repair, so no old entries are left behind.

The other causes concern the electronics themselves and their connections. Moisture and corrosion at plugs interrupt contacts, cold solder joints can come loose, and voltage spikes stress the components. Which cause applies in an individual case is only shown by the inspection.

How can you tell that the E1GT-14B321-CD is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. An error message also appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. A fault memory that cannot be cleared is another sign.

In the event of such a defect, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy in an emergency. Please have the vehicle checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the E1GT-14B321-CD fitted in?

The control unit E1GT-14B321-CD is fitted in these vehicles: Ford S-Max 2 (2015-2019) and 2 Facelift (2019-2023).

The vehicles concerned are summarised in this list:

• Ford S-Max 2 (2015-2019)
• Ford S-Max 2 Facelift (2019-2023)

Comparing the part number on the label of the unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. The cause is established by the fault memory, which you should have read out beforehand: it shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is responsible.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 6M2T-14B056-AE, AM2T-14B321-AC, BM2T-14B321-AB, BM2T-14B321-AC, BM5T-14B321-CE, E1GT 14B321 BF.

How does the repair of the E1GT-14B321-CD work?

Have the fault memory read out, enclose the log and disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create the repair order online and send in the packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a functional test. Your own, repaired unit then goes back 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 E1GT-14B321-CD get to Airbag24?

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

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the unit shockproof.