Airbag control unit with part number G1ET-14B321-GC

What does the airbag control unit G1ET-14B321-GC do?

The airbag control unit G1ET-14B321-GC controls the restraint system (SRS) of Ford. It evaluates the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

At the same time the unit monitors the entire system during operation. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

The connections to the sensors and triggers must work flawlessly for this.

Why does the control unit G1ET-14B321-GC fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture at plug connections and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start.

The crash data comes from the impact itself, even if nothing other than the unit was damaged. It remains in the memory until it is removed during the repair.

The other causes play no role in an accident. Electronic components age, solder joints go cold, and moisture or corrosion attack plug connections.

How can you tell that the G1ET-14B321-GC is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger in an emergency.

Each of these displays is a sign you should not ignore. The warning light alone does not say what the cause is, but it reliably shows that something is wrong.

Have the system checked promptly as soon as the warning light stays on permanently.

Which vehicles is the G1ET-14B321-GC fitted in?

The control unit G1ET-14B321-GC is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Focus 3 ’11 (2010-2014) and 3 ’11 Facelift (2014-2018).

You will find the vehicles for this unit in the following overview.

• Ford Focus 3 ’11 (2010-2014)
• Ford Focus 3 ’11 Facelift (2014-2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by the fault memory, which must be read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285011993, BM5T-14B321-CE, CM5T-14B321-CA, DM5T 14B321 SA, F1ET-14B321-CB.

How does the repair of the G1ET-14B321-GC work?

Have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit G1ET-14B321-GC. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed; processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a functional test. Afterwards your own unit is sent 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 G1ET-14B321-GC get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit G1ET-14B321-GC in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you via UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.