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Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation airbag control unit repair
Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation 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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Specifications
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Series
- 1st generation (2024-XXXX)

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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4.8What is an Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation airbag control unit?
The airbag control unit is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners deploy. It monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light.
The control unit is installed in the Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation (since 2024). It checks the connected sensors and igniters and stores detected faults in the fault memory.
After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.
The unit can also fail without an accident, if its electronics report a fault or stop responding. The airbag warning light then alerts you to a problem in the system. In this case you should have the vehicle checked before relying on the protection of the airbags.
Why is the Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation airbag control unit defective?
The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag deployed. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes.
Stored crash data cannot be deleted with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting.
Typical signs are an airbag warning light that stays on continuously, a fault memory that cannot be cleared, or a diagnostic tool that cannot connect to the control unit. If you notice one of these signs, having the unit tested is the sensible next step.
Common error codes for Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation airbag control unit repair
The error codes on the Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation point to internal faults of the control unit, problems with the power supply and faults in the airbag firing circuits. Which message appears in your case depends on the damage and on the equipment.
To read them out, a workshop connects a diagnostic tool to the vehicle. It then displays the stored messages. The following list shows codes that can occur on this vehicle.
- 65535 → Control unit reports internal defect
- 00532 → Supply voltage too low, sporadic
- 00588 → Driver airbag firing circuit, resistance fault
- 00590 → Passenger airbag igniter faulty
- 01217 → Front side airbag firing circuit, driver side, resistance fault
- 01218 → Front side airbag firing circuit, passenger side, resistance fault
Error codes are read out with a diagnostic tool. A code alone does not reliably show that the control unit is defective: connectors, wiring or an airbag module can also be the cause. Only testing clarifies where the fault actually lies.
What part numbers are available for the Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation airbag control unit repair?
The part number is on the label of the control unit in the Audi A6 e-tron 1st generation. It determines the exact version, because within a model series there are different numbers depending on equipment and year of manufacture.
Read the number from the label of your unit and enter it in the repair order. This ensures that your own unit is matched correctly. Whether it is defective is only shown by reading out the fault memory or by testing.
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 includes testing, repairing and checking.
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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