Airbag control unit with part number MN141499

What does the airbag control unit MN141499 do?

The airbag control unit MN141499 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Mitsubishi. It checks the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit detects faults in the system itself and indicates them via the airbag warning light.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit MN141499 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has fired. In addition there are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes such as with a weak battery or a jump start.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete the crash data.

Ageing and corrosion act over years. Solder joints and plug connections become prone to intermittent contact as a result, and voltage spikes can damage components.

How can you tell that the MN141499 is defective?

Typical is an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that lights permanently or intermittently, together with a fault message in the instrument cluster. In addition the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light shows the finding directly. In an emergency the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger, so have the warning clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the MN141499 fitted in?

Check the details against your vehicle documents. The MN141499 is fitted in these vehicles: Mitsubishi Outlander CU (2001-2006).

The following list shows the vehicles that Airbag24 has assigned to this part number.

• Mitsubishi Outlander CU (2001-2006)

On the one hand, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only makes clear that it is the right unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers MR587732, MR587868, W2T61972.

How does the repair of the MN141499 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Next create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 checks, repairs and tests it usually within 3–4 working days.

The sequence is there for your safety and must therefore be observed.

At Airbag24 the unit goes onto the test bench. Defective components are replaced there, stored crash data are deleted and a function test is finally carried out. 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 MN141499 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 brings it back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel. Pack the control unit shockproof.