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

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

The airbag control unit G1ET-14B321-GD belongs to the restraint system (SRS) of Ford. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the entire system.

The unit detects faults and displays them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

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

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

The most common cause with the G1ET-14B321-GD is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag has fired. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

Even a standard diagnostic tool cannot reach the crash data, so it cannot be erased with one. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The other causes concern the electronics and their connections: components age, solder joints can be cold, moisture and corrosion attack plugs, and voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting.

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

A defect in the G1ET-14B321-GD shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared.

As long as the fault persists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. For this reason, every permanent warning light calls for a prompt check.

The light alone does not reveal which fault is present.

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

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

Our list for this control unit reads:

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

Compare the part number on the label of your removed unit with this page. This only confirms the match with the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by the fault memory 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-GD work?

First have the fault memory of the G1ET-14B321-GD read out and the log enclosed with the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit, before creating a repair order online. Send the well-packed unit in; at Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 then checks the control unit, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is returned to you afterwards.

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-GD get to Airbag24?

Either you pack the control unit G1ET-14B321-GD and send it as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings the unit back to you.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, which must be packed shockproof.