What is a Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit?
The Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit is the central safety unit that activates all occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident. It precisely monitors the vehicle's sensors, stores relevant crash data, and ensures the proper functioning of all airbag modules and seatbelt pretensioners in the vehicle.
This electronic unit continuously records accident data in order to trigger the airbags and seat belt tensioners in an emergency.
It uses integrated acceleration sensors and processes external input signals to accurately detect an impact.
The control unit stores important crash data as well as error codes, which are essential for later diagnosis and any necessary Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit repair.
It is networked with other control units via the vehicle bus system (e.g. CAN bus) and ensures its functionality through standardized airbag monitoring and self-diagnosis protocols.
Why is the Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit defective?
A defective Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit often results from the storage of crash data after an accident, internal electronic failures or communication problems in the vehicle network, which impairs the safety function and requires a professional Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit repair.
After an accident, the control unit stores irreversible crash data, making it unusable until this data is erased or the unit is repaired.
Internal malfunctions caused by aging, voltage spikes or production errors can damage individual components of the control unit and cause failure.
A 'defect' in the control unit can also manifest itself in a lack of communication via the CAN bus or in an interrupted power supply, which leads to a serious 'error' in the system.
Sometimes environmental influences such as humidity or extreme temperature fluctuations can permanently damage the sensitive electronics of the control unit.
Common error codes for Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit repair
Specific error codes such as B1000 or the 17xx codes directly indicate problems with the Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit, particularly communication errors or the storage of crash data, which requires immediate Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit repair to restore safety.
- **B1000** → Control unit communication error → Typical control unit defect when there is no communication between the control unit and the diagnostic device.
- **1712** → Airbag driver and passenger side triggered → Triggering of the front airbags after a crash stored in the control unit.
- **1728** → Driver side airbag deployed → Specific crash entry for the deployment of the driver side side airbag.
- **1730** → Left head airbag triggered → Indicator for a triggering of the left head airbag stored in the control unit.
What part numbers are available for the Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit repair?
Knowing the exact OEM part numbers is crucial for a successful Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit repair or replacement, as these numbers ensure compatibility with the specific model and year of the vehicle and avoid malfunctions.
The most common and verified OEM part numbers for the Peugeot 308 GTI III airbag control unit include:
- **624926000** (Peugeot / Autoliv): This number is verified for original Peugeot airbag control units, which are often supplied by Autoliv.
- **610714900** (Peugeot / Continental): Another original part number found on older model years of the 308, but often compatible in the 3rd generation as well.
- **9665100080** (Peugeot / Bosch/Continental): This number is also listed as an OEM part for the airbag control unit of the Peugeot 308.
- **283300223a** (Peugeot): A specific Peugeot OEM number listed in professional spare parts databases for the 308 model.
- **28330022-3a** (Peugeot): An alternative, functionally equivalent OEM number also used for the Peugeot 308 airbag control unit.
These numbers refer exclusively to airbag control units and are not sensors or other modules.
When diagnosing and repairing a defective control unit, it is always advisable to compare the vehicle identification number (VIN) with a parts database.