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

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

The airbag control unit E1GT-14B321-CE controls the restraint system (SRS) in Ford. It receives the readings from the crash sensors, calculates in a crash within a few milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners should be triggered, and checks the condition of the entire system.

If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself; only the repair lifts the lock.

The control unit works in the background while driving and while the vehicle is stationary, without you noticing anything.

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

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered. Alongside it, ageing of the electronics, cold solder joints, moisture at connectors and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start come into consideration.

Crash data cannot be erased with a common diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases the crash data during repair.

The other causes are related to ageing and environmental influences. Electronic components lose reliability over the years, solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks contacts.

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

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster glows permanently or intermittently, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy.

Typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light glows permanently
• Airbag warning light lights up only intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• No contact between diagnostic tool and control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

If you notice any of these signs, have the fault checked promptly.

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

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

Here is the overview of the vehicles for this part number:

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

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

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-CE work?

For the repair of the E1GT-14B321-CE, first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

At Airbag24, the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a functional test follows. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards the unit 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-CE get to Airbag24?

You send the unit E1GT-14B321-CE as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.