What is an Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit?
The Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit is the heart of the passive safety system in your commercial vehicle. It continuously monitors sensors, detects impact events, and precisely deploys the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners when necessary to optimally protect occupants in the event of an accident and mitigate serious injuries.
This electronic module is specifically designed for Iveco Eurocargo and vehicles with Iveco Tector 4 engines from around 2013.
It processes signals from acceleration sensors to react to an impact in milliseconds and initiate the necessary safety measures.
A diagnostic interface allows workshops to read errors and program the control unit, which is essential for maintenance.
Why is the Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit defective?
An Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit can fail for a variety of reasons, often due to internal electronic damage, overvoltage in the vehicle electrical system, age-related wear and tear on components, or the storage of crash data after an accident. These defects usually cause the airbag warning light to illuminate.
Common causes of failure are internal communication errors (B1000) or problems with the control unit's internal memory (B1003).
An interrupted power supply to the control unit (B1002) or failure of internal self-tests (B1005) can also lead to the device being classified as defective.
After an accident, the control unit stores crash data, which results in the system being locked and requires an Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit repair to restart it.
Common error codes for Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit repair
When diagnosing a faulty Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit, specific OBD-II B codes will appear, indicating internal problems with the control unit. These error codes are crucial for a precise diagnosis and successful Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit repair, as they directly indicate malfunctions within the module.
- B1000 → Control unit communication error → Internal or external communication failure of the airbag ECU.
- B1001 → Internal control unit error → Hardware or software defect within the airbag control unit itself.
- B1002 → Power supply to control unit interrupted → Insufficient or missing power supply to the airbag module.
- B1003 → Memory error in the control unit → Defects in the EEPROM or internal memory, often after a crash.
- B1005 → Internal diagnostic test failed → The control unit could not successfully complete its self-diagnosis.
- B1010 → Airbag control self-test error → A problem occurred during the airbag system's internal system check.
- B1020 → Internal sensor fault memory invalid → Damaged or inconsistent data from the control unit's internal sensors.
- B1030 → EEPROM error in the control unit → Faulty or unwritable EEPROM, important for storing configuration data.
What part numbers are available for the Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit repair?
For Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit repairs, several verified OEM and supplier part numbers are relevant to ensure compatibility with your vehicle. Correct identification of the part number is crucial for finding the right replacement or repair part for your Iveco commercial vehicle and ensuring a successful repair.
- 5801460860 : This is a genuine Iveco OEM part number uniquely associated with an airbag control unit for Iveco vehicles, including Tector models.
- 4460554500 : An alternative original or supplier part number, also mentioned in connection with Iveco Daily 6th generation and with technical overlap.
- 0260001009 : A Bosch OEM part number; Bosch is a well-known supplier of Iveco airbag control units and this number is listed as an original or replacement part.
These part numbers are explicitly identified as airbag control units and fit Iveco models that include the Tector 4 engine or are technically similar.
Precise identification of your existing part number is essential for professional Iveco Tector 4 airbag control unit repair.
Contact our workshop for professional diagnosis and repair to restore the full functionality of your airbag system.