Airbag control unit with part number UR63-57K30

What does the airbag control unit UR63-57K30 do?

The airbag control unit UR63-57K30 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Ford. It evaluates the messages from the crash sensors and determines in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It also continuously monitors the restraint system.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. A problem therefore shows up first on this light.

After a crash, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit UR63-57K30 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause with this control unit UR63-57K30, even if no airbag has deployed. A conventional diagnostic tool cannot erase it; at Airbag24, it is erased as part of the repair. Other causes are aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage peaks.

An incident without airbag deployment can still leave data in the unit.

Solder joints can go cold, electronics age over time, and moisture and corrosion attack the contacts at plug connections.

Voltage peaks occur, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting, and they place an additional load on the unit.

How can you tell that the UR63-57K30 is defective?

On the control unit UR63-57K30, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears there. In addition, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

These signs are clear enough to justify a check.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger. This alone should lead to a prompt check.

Which vehicles is the UR63-57K30 fitted in?

Several vehicles apply to this control unit. The airbag control unit UR63-57K30 is fitted in these vehicles: Ford Ranger 2 (2007-2009) and 2 Facelift (2009-2011).

The overview below shows the individual vehicles:

• Ford Ranger 2 (2007-2009)
• Ford Ranger 2 Facelift (2009-2011)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only establishes that you have the right unit. Then have the fault memory read out, because this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is responsible.

How does the repair of the UR63-57K30 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only afterwards remove the control unit UR63-57K30 and create the repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Pack the unit well and send it in. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench and repairs defective components, followed by a function test.

In doing so, Airbag24 erases the crash data. Afterwards your own unit is 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 UR63-57K30 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit UR63-57K30 as a parcel to Airbag24 or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is also made by UPS.

The printed repair order is in the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof.