What is a Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit?
The Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit is the central safety unit that activates all occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident. It continuously monitors sensors, stores relevant crash data, and ensures precise control of the vehicle's airbag modules and seatbelt pretensioners to maximize occupant safety.
This electronic module processes signals from various crash sensors in the vehicle to detect sudden decelerations or changes.
It works in real time to control the deployment of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, thereby minimizing impact forces on the occupants.
Why is the Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit defective?
The Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit often fails because it stores crash data after an accident, triggering a fault condition, or internal components can fail due to aging, moisture, or electrical surges. A failure can result in the system no longer being able to deploy airbags, necessitating urgent Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit repair.
A common reason for a defect is the storage of crash data after an accident, which requires a reset or repair of the module.
Aging, water damage or electrical short circuits can also lead to internal errors and impair the functionality of the control unit.
Diagnostic trouble codes often indicate a failure that requires specialized Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit repair or replacement.
Common error codes for Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit repair
When repairing the Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit, specific B-codes are crucial. These indicate internal control unit errors, circuit problems, or communication disruptions. These error codes prevent the airbag system from functioning properly, making accurate diagnostics essential for troubleshooting.
- B1207 → Passenger airbag indicator short circuit → Internal circuit error in the airbag control unit
- B1208 → LCD Heater Fault → Problem with an internal heating function of the airbag ECU
- B1209 → Test Mode Active → Control unit is in test mode
- B1300 → Topstack Switch Fault → Sensor error within the airbag control unit system
- B1301 → 5-bow Sensor Up & Down ON → Internal sensor error or control unit communication problem
- B1302 → 5-bow Sensor Left ON / Right OFF → Sensor error or communication fault in the control unit
- B1303 → 5-bow Sensor Left OFF / Right ON → Internal sensor error or communication failure
- B1304 → Topstack Position Sensor Up & Down ON → Problem with position sensor signal in the airbag control unit
- B1305 → TN Panel Close Sensor Left ON / Right OFF → Airbag ECU internal sensor error
- B1306 → TN Panel Close Sensor Left OFF / Right ON → Sensor problem or internal control unit malfunction
- B1307 → TN Latch Close Sensor Left ON / Right OFF → Fault in the locking sensor, detected internally by the control unit
- B1308 → TN Latch Close Sensor Left OFF / Right ON → Internal sensor error on the latch sensor
- B1309 → Timeout Error (5-bow Up) → Communication timeout or internal processing error in the airbag control unit
- B1310 → Timeout Error (TN Latch Open) → Timeout error during opening operation, reported by the control unit
- B1311 → TN Panel Sensor Close & Open ON → Faulty state of a sensor, processed internally by the control unit
- B1312 → Timeout Error (TN Panel Open) → Internal timeout error in the control unit
- B1313 → Timeout Error (Topstack Down) → Timeout problem during an internal control unit function
- B1314 → Timeout Error (TN Panel Close) → Internal timeout error in a closing function of the system
- B1402 → Driver airbag ignition circuit ground fault → Internal circuit fault or ground fault in the airbag control unit
What part numbers are available for the Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit repair?
For Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit repair, the verified OEM part numbers 8635A374 and 8635A495MQ101 are currently confirmed as original and compatible. These exact part numbers are crucial to ensuring the airbag control unit's compatibility with your Mitsubishi Mirage CA.
Part number 8635A374 is an OEM genuine Mitsubishi part number verified for this model.
Likewise, the number 8635A495MQ101 is another exact OEM part number relevant for Mitsubishi Mirage CA airbag control unit repair.
These numbers come from trusted sources and are exclusively airbag control units, not other airbag components.
Exact part number matching is essential for successful diagnosis and repair.