What is a Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit?
The Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit is the central safety unit that activates all occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident. It monitors sensors, stores crash data, and ensures the proper functioning of all airbag modules in the vehicle, making it critical to your safety.
This module, also known as SRS SDM or Airbag Control Module (ACM), processes information from crash and seat occupancy sensors in milliseconds.
It is specifically designed for the 2007 and 2008 Saturn Sky Red Line and also fits related models such as the Pontiac Solstice GXP due to similar platforms.
Why is the Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit defective?
A Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit often malfunctions after an accident, as it stores crash data and indicates a malfunction. Internal electronic errors or problems with connected components can also cause failure, requiring professional repair.
After an impact, the control unit stores relevant crash data, which keeps the airbag warning light active and deactivates the system.
In rare cases, an internal electronic error may occur that impairs the functionality of the module and requires specialized diagnostics.
A known problem is the malfunction caused by a defective seat occupancy mat, the error of which is registered by the control unit and can often be decoded during a Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit repair.
Common error codes for Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit repair
A faulty Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit will display specific error codes that indicate internal problems or communication errors. These codes are crucial for diagnosing and successfully repairing the Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit to restore full safety.
- B1000 → Control unit communication error → The airbag ECU cannot communicate correctly with other vehicle systems.
- B1015 → Airbag control unit error → An internal hardware or software error was detected in the control unit itself.
- B107E → Airbag module error → A general error within the airbag module was detected, which can often be traced back to the control unit.
- B1139 → Error within the SRS system → The entire occupant restraint system reports a malfunction originating from the control unit.
- B207F → SRS control module error → Another message about an internal defect of the safety module, indicating a failure.
Codes like B0081 (Seat Occupancy System) are known in the context of airbag errors, but do not directly relate to the control unit itself and are often coded out of the module during Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit repair.
What part numbers are available for the Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit repair?
For Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control module repair, the most important OEM reference is General Motors part number 5WY79330. This number identifies the primary airbag control module for this model and is crucial for ordering the correct replacement part or repair.
GM original part number 5WY79330 is the most commonly verified number for the Saturn Sky Red Line SRS SDM.
Another compatible GM part number for a used airbag module, suitable for the 2007 model, is 15855548.
Other numbers such as 20940100 and the replaced 21994381 are OEM GM parts for the airbag coil (clockspring), which are relevant to the airbag system but do not represent the control unit itself.
No other original OEM part numbers from third-party manufacturers such as Bosch or Continental could be accurately confirmed specifically for the Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit, which underscores the importance of GM part numbers for your Saturn Sky Red Line airbag control unit repair.