Airbag fault display.

[SUGGY]

Total wast of time I had one repaired by them it lasted 10 days they don't give any warrantee d wash their hands of it won't accept any responsibility.

Started the van today and a warning sound with Airbag Fault being displayed.
Checked everything for a loose connection to no avail.
Called AA and after much searching he came up with the attached fault codes.
It seems that the air bag ecu is prone to failure (Google Searches).
I can hopefully source a module and replace it myself.
Not sure if this would clear the codes or whether I would still need to take it somewhere to get the faults cleared.
Sod’s Law as we are packing the van for an extended tour of Ireland.
Any info appreciated.
GrahamView attachment 938160

Started the van today and a warning sound with Airbag Fault being displayed.
Checked everything for a loose connection to no avail.
Called AA and after much searching he came up with the attached fault codes.
It seems that the air bag ecu is prone to failure (Google Searches).
I can hopefully source a module and replace it myself.
Not sure if this would clear the codes or whether I would still need to take it somewhere to get the faults cleared.
Sod’s Law as we are packing the van for an extended tour of Ireland.
Any info appreciated.
GrahamView attachment 938160

 

[SUGGY]

I got this from another forum they recommend contacting Fiat direct . Best if luck Graham

 

[grp]

How did you get on? I have same problem, booked in at Adam’s Morley who quoted £570 just for the unit:-(

 

[Langtoftlad]

I was lucky - my airbag warning was apparently triggered by a dead vehicle battery, a known fault.
The guys who replaced the battery knew someone with a laptop/obd who cleared the fault.
Fingers crossed it stays off

 

[Poutie57]

Hi Poutie 57
Do you know what year the new Oem ecu were fired ? My van is a 2021 do you know if it will still be prone to airbag module failure ?

Hi there, I couldn’t really tell you all I know is it came directly from fiat in Italy and programmed individually to my van

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[kevin boast]

Started the van today and a warning sound with Airbag Fault being displayed.
Checked everything for a loose connection to no avail.
Called AA and after much searching he came up with the attached fault codes.
It seems that the air bag ecu is prone to failure (Google Searches).
I can hopefully source a module and replace it myself.
Not sure if this would clear the codes or whether I would still need to take it somewhere to get the faults cleared.
Sod’s Law as we are packing the van for an extended tour of Ireland.
Any info appreciated.
GrahamView attachment 938160

Is it a fiat

 

[Poutie57]

How did you get on? I have same problem, booked in at Adam’s Morley who quoted £570 just for the unit:-(

Burgess Fiat specialist (sittingbourne) can’t praise them enough for their expertise and honesty charged £293 +vat for the part

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

If anyone can let me have a duff airbag ecu unit I will forward it to a pcb board repairer who has not seen one before. But is prepared to have a play with it to see if they can be fixed.
It may become a source for repair.
We will be at the Lincoln show.
Thanks

 

[vintageb3]

Just had mine replaced I managed to clear the fault codes 3 times with multieuscan but on the 4th time it said internal fault with ecu so I like many have had to have it replaced and proxy aligned I’m not confident enough with ms software so had my local garage do it £478 later all now working fine. I do believe that the new oem ecu’s have been upgraded so shouldn’t now re-occur

I was told recently that the new modules since May 2023 are UK made and are less prone to failure. If the vehicle battery drops below 11.6V and slowly discharges it can take out the AB module. Jump starting the vehicle can also take out the module.

 

[Phill D]

I was told recently that the new modules since May 2023 are UK made and are less prone to failure. If the vehicle battery drops below 11.6V and slowly discharges it can take out the AB module. Jump starting the vehicle can also take out the module.

Jumpstart the vehicle can cause a spike that may affect the airbag ecu, however it should not if it’s connected to the correct posts for jumpstart and not directly to the battery.

Also a battery at 11.6v is dead and should be removed to charge or even replaced.

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[GeoffnDee]

grasscutter , if you have not yet sorted this airbag problem , Reliance near Chichester (01243 940050) normally have the ecu in stock and can fit and program them.

 

[Greyrover]

I had the same fault a while back with the dash displaying airbag fault. I sent the ecu off to a guy to reset (£50) but he phoned to say that he couldn’t reset it as no faults were showing and returned the ecu. Once refitted I still had the amber warning airbag light displayed. I checked all connections under the seats etc but could find nothing wrong. I then sprayed WD40 into the seat belt connectors and after a couple of hours the fault cleared and I have had no problems with it since!

 

[mikeyv]

I met a bloke in Spain, identical van to mine, except a 13 reg, not 14, Autocruise Accent, Peugeot Boxer based.
He was in a similar position to the O.P., in that his main battery went completely dead the day before he was due to catch the ferry.
New battery fitted, airbag light came on, no time to fix, decided to get to Spain and worry about it then.
Light stayed on all the way down to Costa Blanca, and he decided to forget about it till returning home a couple of months later.
Then, after a couple of weeks, he realised the warning had gone, cleared itself.
That was about four years ago, and it's not returned since, though he has been very careful not to let the battery go flat again.

 

[vintageb3]

Hi, my brother had the same issue, he removed the module which is in front of the battery on the floor, sent it to a guy on eBay and he removed crash data and it’s been fine since, if you put in eBay item number 305644695013 he will come up, i would highly recommend him

Mine failed and I sent it to a company in Liverpool to be repaired. I’m not naming this company but do a search on Google. Not difficult to work out. This company are charlatans. £100 for the “repair” and when you contact them to ask a simple question about why it failed after the repair and if it’s worth trying a “repair” again they verbally attack you! I mentioned that the Fiat Professional garage told me in their experience the “repair” done by this company doesn’t last and their customers had to bite the bullet and fit a new module. At that point they told me they would take legal action against the garage. They didn’t. There is no repair at this company. They simply flash the EPROM and send the module back to you. Do a search on trust pilot for this company. Many people treated the same way. I’d use Northern Autotech in future. Carl there gave me great advice when he told me not to bother with a repair of a module that’s fails twice.

 

[MICK Dickinson]

Had the same issue, tried crash data and that worked for 2 weeks, failed again. They said send it back and reset it for another £90 and failed again after 2 weeks. Still got the fault on. Waiting to buy a new one but they fail so often that I think it’s a waste of money until they can sort out the voltage surge to stop the components failing

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[vintageb3]

Jumpstart the vehicle can cause a spike that may affect the airbag ecu, however it should not if it’s connected to the correct posts for jumpstart and not directly to the battery.

Also a battery at 11.6v is dead and should be removed to charge or even replaced.

Always disconnect the battery to charge.

 

[vintageb3]

Had the same issue, tried crash data and that worked for 2 weeks, failed again. They said send it back and reset it for another £90 and failed again after 2 weeks. Still got the fault on. Waiting to buy a new one but they fail so often that I think it’s a waste of money until they can sort out the voltage surge to stop the components failing

Since May 2023 the units are UK made and less likely to fail I’ve been told. Good luck.

 

[vintageb3]

or don't worry about it until you return from trip as it won't stop the van ,just airbags won't work.

You can press the mode button on the dash right side of the steering wheel to silence the annoying alarm until you get sorted with a new ECU.

 

[BrianS]

Our 2015 Ducato airbag warning light came on after the engine battery died. My brother tried to clear the resulting B0100 fault code without success using his AlfaOBD on Android software with a Bluetooth ELM reader and yellow connector from eBay. Did someone say what kit/system they used that actually cleared the code please?
I found Bob Earnshaw's YouTube video where he fixed the airbag error his van and, after a bit of research, used Crashdata to reset mine. Their service was amazing. They fixed and posted back the module the same day they received it. Cost me £91.20. It needed proxy alignment which my rother was able to do with his kit.
Sadly the warning light appeared again a week or so ago with the same B0100 fault. This is after only 2,000 miles of travelling. My brothers kit found the fault but, again, couldn't clear it so I sent the module back to Crashdata to investigate. They fixed it and returned it with a reduced charge of £41.20. Same amazing service!
Fitted it yesterday and the airbag warning light is off. Not sure why I didn't need the proxy alignment this time.
Reading back through this thread there might be a chance that the fix is only temporary although I hope it lasts long enough for the van to pass its MOT later in October!
If the module (part number 01375110080) fails again I will buy new. Crashdata said about £350 if I recall correctly but I see them on eBay for as "little" as £160 or are those knock offs? See here

 

[vintageb3]

Started the van today and a warning sound with Airbag Fault being displayed.
Checked everything for a loose connection to no avail.
Called AA and after much searching he came up with the attached fault codes.
It seems that the air bag ecu is prone to failure (Google Searches).
I can hopefully source a module and replace it myself.
Not sure if this would clear the codes or whether I would still need to take it somewhere to get the faults cleared.
Sod’s Law as we are packing the van for an extended tour of Ireland.
Any info appreciated.
GrahamView attachment 938160

I’m currently on holiday in Ireland with my MultiECUscan software with me. Not sure where you are…but we’re currently 20mins from Sligo.

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[Folkranger]

Just had mine replaced I managed to clear the fault codes 3 times with multieuscan but on the 4th time it said internal fault with ecu so I like many have had to have it replaced and proxy aligned I’m not confident enough with ms software so had my local garage do it £478 later all now working fine. I do believe that the new oem ecu’s have been upgraded so shouldn’t now re-occur

Mine was about £70 from that place (in Preston I think) that reinstalls their software. Been OK since.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Looks like the OP has more issues than just the airbag sensor

 

[grasscutter]

I’m currently on holiday in Ireland with my MultiECUscan software with me. Not sure where you are…but we’re currently 20mins from Sligo.

Very kind of you. We haven’t crossed yet the ferry is on the 5th. Have it booked in at a place in Morecombe for a recode on the 4th.
If that fails we will have to find a dealer in Ireland.

 

[Alan Atkin]

Started the van today and a warning sound with Airbag Fault being displayed.
Checked everything for a loose connection to no avail.
Called AA and after much searching he came up with the attached fault codes.
It seems that the air bag ecu is prone to failure (Google Searches).
I can hopefully source a module and replace it myself.
Not sure if this would clear the codes or whether I would still need to take it somewhere to get the faults cleared.
Sod’s Law as we are packing the van for an extended tour of Ireland.
Any info appreciated.
GrahamView attachment 938160

I wrote about this a while ago paid £500 to garage to fit new I was niaeve asked for old unit search internet exactly same £75 bosch.
Mec told me that advice was to fit a second larger earthing strap to unit and then get garage to set up £60 I was robbed be carefull

 

[grasscutter]

Looks like the OP has more issues than just the airbag sensor

Having spoken to the people who recode the unit they say the fault throws up a number of errors.

How did you get on? I have same problem, booked in at Adam’s Morley who quoted £570 just for the unit:-(

couldnt book it in before I travel. No slots until mid September.

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[Timbarnard61]

Had this problem 2 years ago sent unit to some one on eBay they sent it back by return of post repaired told me to earth it direct from ECU casing to battery as all the paint on the chassis bolt do not give it a good earth. reset code faults using topdon scanner never been any problem since. Had a dodgy battery before the fault appeared and replaced battery at the same time so numerous jump starts using noco jump starting pack may also have been the cause but will never no. DIY cost £50 plus postage always worth a try

 

[mohobot]

I had the same problem, managed to reset the unit with my reader for about 18 months then ilight stayed on. Sent the ECU to Crashdata who said the old ECU unit had been spiked at nearly 15 volts by my storage company jump starting it.
I had to buy a new unit which they recoded to the old. I made sure I scraped the earth contacts free of paint when I replaced it.
Obs you have to disconnect the battery for this installation. I left mine disconnected for a few hours before removing the unit & did not re- connect it until the new unit was installed, we are dealing with explosives here, & stray electricity is your enemy !!

 

[Bernie n Anna]

Mine failed and I sent it to a company in Liverpool to be repaired. I’m not naming this company but do a search on Google. Not difficult to work out. This company are charlatans. £100 for the “repair” and when you contact them to ask a simple question about why it failed after the repair and if it’s worth trying a “repair” again they verbally attack you! I mentioned that the Fiat Professional garage told me in their experience the “repair” done by this company doesn’t last and their customers had to bite the bullet and fit a new module. At that point they told me they would take legal action against the garage. They didn’t. There is no repair at this company. They simply flash the EPROM and send the module back to you. Do a search on trust pilot for this company. Many people treated the same way. I’d use Northern Autotech in future. Carl there gave me great advice when he told me not to bother with a repair of a module that’s fails twice.

Northern autotec sent mine back,said it was goosed,no charge and a packet of haribo’s attached with a note. Can’t fault them.

 

[ARTPLUM]

Had mine repaired by Northern Autoteck in Morecambe been fine 11 months ago and 5000 miles and still no problems big yes from me

 

[Just us on Tour]

A Question please chaps . When this issue occurs and the airbag light comes on , is there a bleeper or buzzer that activates as well ? Or is it just a warning light ?
In other words , can you continue driving without any annoying buzzers ?

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