Airbag control unit with part number ET76-14B321-CG

What does the airbag control unit ET76-14B321-CG do?

The airbag control unit ET76-14B321-CG controls the restraint system (SRS) in Ford vehicles. It checks the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the entire system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

While driving the unit works unobtrusively in the background. It indicates detected faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Why does the control unit ET76-14B321-CG fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

A fault from the crash data remains even when the vehicle drives perfectly again after the accident.

The other causes act on the circuitry over a longer period, for example through weak batteries or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the ET76-14B321-CG is defective?

A defect shows up as an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, as an error message in the instrument cluster, and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger.

Typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Which vehicles is the ET76-14B321-CG fitted in?

The ET76-14B321-CG is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Transit Courier 1 (2014-2018) and 1 Facelift (2018-2023); Ford Tourneo Courier 1 Facelift (2018-2023) and 1 (2014-2018).

The list of models follows in the next line.

• Ford Transit Courier 1 (2014-2018)
• Ford Transit Courier 1 Facelift (2018-2023)
• Ford Tourneo Courier 1 Facelift (2018-2023)
• Ford Tourneo Courier 1 (2014-2018)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so that you can be sure you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers ET76-14B321-CF.

How does the repair of the ET76-14B321-CG work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and afterwards remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, clears stored crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then goes back 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 ET76-14B321-CG get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit ET76-14B321-CG in 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 control unit shock-proof.