What is a Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control module?
The Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen Airbag Control Module is the central safety unit critical to occupant safety in the event of a collision. It continuously monitors impact sensors and the integrity of the entire restraint system to deploy airbags and seatbelt pretensioners precisely and instantly in an emergency, while simultaneously preventing false deployments.
This module, also known as the SRS Control Module, is the intelligent control center of the passive safety system in your Chrysler Fifth Avenue (models approximately 1990-1993).
It processes signals from various sensors such as impact and seat occupancy sensors to analyze the severity of the accident.
The 12-volt system is designed to ensure the safe operation of the driver airbag and seat belt pretensioners and stores important diagnostic data.
Why is the Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control module defective?
A defective Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control unit often results from an accident that permanently stores crash data in the module, thus locking it, or from internal electronic faults such as short circuits and surges that impair its functionality. Aging and moisture can also lead to failures that require a Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair.
After an accident, the control unit stores irreversible crash data, which makes it necessary to reset or replace it.
Internal components can be damaged by aging, vibration, or electrical interference, leading to failure.
Moisture ingress or corrosion on the multi-pin connectors are also common causes of module malfunctions.
Common error codes for Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair
There are no publicly verified, specific trouble codes for the Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control module; diagnosis typically requires an OEM diagnostic system or a VIN query at a specialized workshop, as general codes such as B1000 or B1B02 are only partially transferable and do not provide a clear solution to the problem.
There are no unique, model-specific trouble codes for this airbag control unit in public databases that would facilitate a targeted Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair.
For best results, have your vehicle professionally diagnosed using vehicle-specific software at an authorized Chrysler dealer or specialized workshop.
Example general Chrysler airbag codes (not specifically verified for Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen):
- B1000 → Control unit communication error → Problems with the internal communication or power supply of the module.
- B1B02 → Driver side airbag open circuit → Open circuit in the wiring or at the driver side airbag inflator.
- B1B06 → Passenger side airbag open circuit → Open circuit in the wiring or at the passenger side airbag inflator.
These codes are for illustrative purposes only and may apply to other Chrysler models, but are not verified for the Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen.
What part numbers are available for Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair?
Unfortunately, no 100% verified, exact OEM part numbers for the Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control module (models circa 1990-1993) could be identified from publicly available sources; instead, numbers found often refer to airbag modules or horn pads, which is why a vehicle identification number (VIN) query with Mopar or an authorized dealer is essential to finding the correct part number for your Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control module repair.
Many part numbers listed online, such as AK86JS8 or AK86JC5, refer to the airbag module in the steering wheel (horn pad combination) and not to the central control unit itself.
Specific OEM part numbers for the Chrysler Fifth Avenue 2nd Gen airbag control unit are not publicly listed in professional parts catalogs from suppliers such as Bosch or Autoliv.
For precise identification, it is imperative that you obtain the exact part number using your vehicle's VIN from an authorized Chrysler dealer or Mopar service partner.
Repairing or replacing an airbag control unit always requires using the correct part number to ensure system compatibility and safety.