Airbag control unit with part number GV4T-14B321-DC

What does the airbag control unit GV4T-14B321-DC do?

The airbag control unit GV4T-14B321-DC acts as the central unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Ford. It evaluates the crash sensors and, in an emergency, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation, it monitors all components and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit GV4T-14B321-DC fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause on the GV4T-14B321-DC, even if no airbag has fired. Ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections or voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, are also possible.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this crash data. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

How can you tell that the GV4T-14B321-DC is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message appears, the diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. The warning light shows the defect, so the check should not be postponed.

Which vehicles is the GV4T-14B321-DC fitted in?

The GV4T-14B321-DC is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Kuga 2 ’13 (2012-2016) and 2 ’13 Facelift (2016-2019).

These vehicles are stored for this part number:

• Ford Kuga 2 ’13 (2012-2016)
• Ford Kuga 2 ’13 Facelift (2016-2019)

The part number on the label of the removed unit can be compared with this page, which makes sure that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285012044, 6E5T15607CA, 8M5T14B342AC, 9V4T-14B321-AB, CJ5T14B321AG, CV4T 14B321 CG.

How does the repair of the GV4T-14B321-DC work?

You have the fault memory read out, enclose the log, disconnect the battery and then remove the GV4T-14B321-DC. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. The own unit is then returned to you.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. This time refers only to the work at Airbag24.

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 GV4T-14B321-DC get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit GV4T-14B321-DC as a parcel, or alternatively book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.