What is an Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit?
The Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit is the central safety unit in your vehicle, activating all occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident. It precisely monitors sensors, stores relevant crash data, and ensures the proper functioning of all airbag modules and seatbelt pretensioners to maximize your safety.
This electronic module is crucial for the passive safety system of the Alfa Romeo GTV and Spider built from approximately 1994 onwards.
It acts as the brain of the airbag system and constantly communicates with the sensors and actuators in the vehicle.
Why is the Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit defective?
The Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit is often defective because it stores crash data after an accident, which blocks the system and permanently activates the airbag warning light. Internal failure or age-related malfunctions can also result in a cost-effective repair being required rather than an expensive replacement.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, the crash data is irretrievably stored in the control unit's memory.
This locked data prevents the system from continuing to function and indicates a permanent error that requires professional repair of the airbag control unit.
Even without an accident, the control unit can show signs of failure due to age or develop internal errors that damage the system and require diagnosis by an expert.
Common error codes for Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit repair
The most common error code documented exclusively for the Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit is B0100 or DTC 0001. This code directly indicates an internal defect in the control unit itself and is crucial for targeted repair.
- **Error Code:** B0100 / DTC 0001 – **Meaning:** Control unit defective – **Cause:** Internal malfunction or crash data lock of the airbag control unit.
This specific error code is the primary indicator of the need for an Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit repair and is different from failures of other airbag components.
Diagnosing this code confirms the need to check and repair the control module itself or erase the crash data.
What part numbers are available for the Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit repair?
For the Alfa Romeo 2000 102 airbag control unit repair, two exact matching and verified OEM part numbers are relevant: 60625181 (Alfa Romeo / TRW) and 200033-102 (TRW). These are the only confirmed numbers for this specific airbag module.
The part number **60625181** is listed as a genuine OEM part both directly from Alfa Romeo and from the manufacturer TRW, who produced the control unit.
The TRW manufacturer part number **200033-102** is also a direct match OEM number for the same airbag control unit of the Alfa Romeo 2000 102 and has been confirmed multiple times.
These specific numbers are crucial to ensure the compatibility of the control unit in the event of a necessary repair or replacement.