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Audi 80 8C airbag control unit repair
Audi 80 8C airbag control unit repair at Airbag24
Airbag24 repairs defective airbag control units professionally and affordably. Both private customers and workshops can order without registration and benefit from fast processing, 2 years' statutory liability for defects and plug&play installation.
Airbag24 works with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and specialised repair processes. Because defective control units often involve only individual components, a professional overhaul can be considerably cheaper than buying new.
Our advantages: no registration required, a direct online ordering process for B2B and B2C customers, express shipping and comprehensive quality testing. The repaired control unit works like a new part.
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Our estimated repair time for this product is about: 3–4 business days
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Specifications
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Audi 80
- Series
- 8C (1991-1996)
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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Airbag control unit Fiat 500 was broken. Hard to believe but they can really repair it! Recommendation!!
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From the first phone call, the order processing, to the shipping, everything was done very quickly and professionally. Now I still have to send the repaired unit to the Swedish workshop and then hopefully the Honda can finally pass the HU there again (failed because of the red airbag light). Thanks to Airbag 24 in Berlin 👍👏. Gerd
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Fast repair and fast shipping Simply top
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Everything works great
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Ultra fast delivery, fit really well in the end. There was even a pen and gummy bears included. :D Definitely again, thank you very much!
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What is an Audi 80 8C airbag control unit?
The airbag control unit is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Audi 80 8C. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors. In an accident, it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy.
The control unit monitors the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.
The control unit is installed in the Audi 80 8C (1991 to 1996). It comes from Bosch.
Why is the Audi 80 8C airbag control unit defective?
The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at connectors, and voltage spikes.
Crash data cannot be cleared with an ordinary diagnostic tool. The unit stays locked, even if the airbags have not deployed.
In older units, ageing of the components adds to this. Solder joints become brittle over the years, and connectors suffer from moisture. A weak battery or jump-starting can produce voltage spikes that damage the electronics.
Typical signs are an airbag warning light that stays on continuously, a fault memory that cannot be cleared, and a diagnostic tool that cannot establish a connection.
Common error codes for Audi 80 8C airbag control unit repair
The error codes on the Audi 80 8C point to internal faults of the control unit, problems with the power supply, faults in the airbag warning light and faults in the squib circuits. Which message appears in your case depends on the damage and on the equipment.
The list contains codes that are known for this vehicle. Your own diagnostic tool may display the messages differently.
- 65535 → Internal fault in the control unit
- 01025 → Airbag warning light circuit faulty
- 00532 → Supply voltage too low, sporadic
- 00588 → Driver airbag squib circuit, resistance fault
- 00589 → Passenger airbag squib circuit, resistance too high
- 00590 → Passenger airbag squib faulty
- 01217 → Front side airbag squib circuit, driver side, resistance fault
- 01218 → Front side airbag squib circuit, passenger side, resistance fault
Error codes are read out with a diagnostic tool. A code alone does not show with certainty that the control unit is defective: connectors, wiring or an airbag module can also be the cause. Only the inspection clarifies where the fault actually lies.
What part numbers are available for the Audi 80 8C airbag control unit repair?
The part number is on the label of the control unit in the Audi 80 8C. It determines the exact version, because within a model series there are different numbers depending on equipment and year of manufacture.
The following list names known part numbers for this vehicle. It makes no claim to completeness.
- 0285001037 (Bosch)
- 0285001038 (Bosch)
- 0285001085 (Bosch)
- 0285001086 (Bosch)
- 0285001175 (Bosch)
- 8A0959655A
- 8A0959655C
Compare the number on your own unit with this list. This only ensures that it is the right unit. Whether it is defective is shown only by reading out the fault memory or by the inspection.
First have the fault memory read out and disconnect the battery. Then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit to Airbag24. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days and covers inspection, repair and testing.
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.
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Leoly3 weeks ago„Airbag control unit Fiat 500 was broken. Hard to believe but they can really repair it! Recommendation!!“
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Christian Maegerleinlast week„From the first phone call, the order processing, to the shipping, everything was done very quickly and professionally. Now I still have to send the repaired unit to the Swedish workshop and then hopefully the Honda can f…“
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Gerd Goldammerlast week„Fast repair and fast shipping Simply top“
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Andreas Foxlast week„Everything works great“
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Wolfgang Katenzlast week„Ultra fast delivery, fit really well in the end. There was even a pen and gummy bears included. :D Definitely again, thank you very much!“
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Tim Hammer2 weeks ago„I drive a W210 estate. My control unit was broken and because of that I couldn't go to TÜV. I was recommended Airbag24 from a forum. I sent in my control unit. Unfortunately everything was a bit under time pressure and I…“
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Franz Dampf2 weeks ago„Motorhome Fiat Ducato. Fault airbag lamp lit permanently, could also not be reset after reading it out. Fault was permanently present. Quick friendly contact with Airbag24, described the fault, known problem was the stat…“
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Rene Larisch2 weeks ago„Professionals are at work here, any additional repairs that may arise are carried out without complaint and without discussion...always happy to come back.“
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Manfred Gunia3 weeks ago„From the order to the repair everything worked well, airbag control unit installed, the light goes off again as it should, good service, fast repair and return shipping. Thanks 👍👍👍“
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Petra3 weeks ago„Got the second airbag control unit from you for another car. Fits, no more error message. Great service Can only recommend. Super fast delivery, and they keep what they promise. A big thank you to this company.“
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Mama 43 weeks ago„Super fast service and repair Fast processing“
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