Airbag control unit with part number HY53-14C246-AD
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What does the airbag control unit HY53-14C246-AD do?
The airbag control unit HY53-14C246-AD controls the restraint system (SRS) in Aston Martin vehicles. It reads the values from the crash sensors, derives within milliseconds in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks the system continuously.
After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. Only a repair lifts this lock.
If the system detects a fault, it appears via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.
Why does the control unit HY53-14C246-AD fail?
The most common cause lies in crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes are also possible causes.
Crash data cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool. As a result the fault remains in the control unit until the repair clears it.
Ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, and moisture and corrosion on plug connectors are also among the causes. Voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump starting have an effect as well.
How can you tell that the HY53-14C246-AD is defective?
A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lighting up constantly or intermittently, and as an error message. If no connection to the diagnostic tool can be established, or the fault memory persists, this confirms the suspicion.
The light is the direct indication from the system that a problem exists. As long as it is on, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.
A fault memory that cannot be cleared also shows that the system has registered a fault.
Which vehicles is the HY53-14C246-AD fitted in?
The HY53-14C246-AD is fitted in these vehicles: Aston Martin Vantage 2nd generation (from 2018); Aston Martin DB11 VH2 (2016-2023).
The overview shows which models we have on record for this control unit.
- Aston Martin Vantage 2nd generation (from 2018)
- Aston Martin DB11 VH2 (2016-2023)
Please check with this page whether the part number on the housing matches your unit. Only the fault memory shows whether the control unit itself or a plug or cable is the cause.
For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 97128002, 97128004, HY53-14C246-AC, HY53-14C246-AE.
How does the repair of the HY53-14C246-AD work?
You have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create the repair order online. Afterwards you send the well-packed unit in.
At Airbag24 the unit is tested, components are replaced where necessary, the crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Your own unit is then returned 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 HY53-14C246-AD get to Airbag24?
You send a parcel with the control unit yourself, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends the repaired unit back by UPS.
The printed repair order also goes into the parcel. Make sure the packaging is shock-resistant.
Shipping & repair from Germany
Airbag24 repairs your component in Berlin — usually within 3–4 working days.
Standard shipping within Germany is free; we normally return your part by UPS.
You pay for and insure the inbound shipment to us. On explicit request we ship by express — the extra cost is borne by the customer.
If you withdraw from the contract, you bear the cost of returning the item.
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RM S2 days ago„I registered my airbag control unit online, got a repair order, sent in the device and after 2 days got a response, device ready. Top.. I would have just wished for a note about the defect of the device. For example cold…“
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