Technical Airbag Warning

[Vadre]

The Airbag warning light is on again!
This is a 2020 Ducato Motorhome in Australia. I have owned the van for less than a year, and have had the Airbag Control Module reset 3 times. Each time it is fine for a while, then up it comes again.
The vehicle battery is good. I have fitted extra earth cables, all to no avail.
Has anyone fitted a new Airbag Module to their vehicle?
I wonder is this must be my next move.

 

[Googlebot]

A common problem unfortunately.

Yes, only option is a new unit if yours fails repeatedly.

The new unit will need a proxy align, you can do this using multiecuscan.

The newer units are apparently much more robust. They switched to being made in the UK instead of Hungary I think, I haven’t heard of issues with the newer units.

What’s the part number? Some are much more expensive. I just replaced mine and it was nearly £400. :-(

 

[Vadre]

A common problem unfortunately.

Yes, only option is a new unit if yours fails repeatedly.

The new unit will need a proxy align, you can do this using multiecuscan.

The newer units are apparently much more robust. They switched to being made in the UK instead of Hungary I think, I haven’t heard of issues with the newer units.

What’s the part number? Some are much more expensive. I just replaced mine and it was nearly £400. :-(

Thanks for that. I will do some research to source a new module then talk to a dealer about the proxy alignment.
I assume that the long number on the unit is the part number.

 

[Googlebot]

That’s right, an example here.

Fits Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Citroen Relay Airbag ECU Module 14-On 46858204

New Air Bag ECU Genuine OE Fiat Part. Fits Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer And Citroen Relay (2014-Onwards) Please Be Aware There Can Be More Than One Option Fitted To These Vehicles. Please Check Part Numbers In the List Are The Same As Yours Or Contact Us First Before Purchase If Unsure, As We Are...

coastalmotorhomes.co.uk

Not cheap. :-(

 

[the green vanper]

I assume that the long number on the unit is the part number.

The part number is the one on top of the label: 1394325080.

 

[Vadre]

The part number is the one on top of the label: 1394325080.

Perfect thanks.

 

[the green vanper]

Perfect thanks.

From what @Googlebot wrote:

The newer units are apparently much more robust. They switched to being made in the UK instead of Hungary I think, I haven’t heard of issues with the newer units.

I'd try to find the youngest module possible with this part number.

 

[Vadre]

Final update.
I had a new Airbag module fitted and coded to the vehicle today. All good so far.
Thanks to all for your help.

 

[the green vanper]

Good news. Can you share more details for further reference, please? The module has the same part number? or a new one? The installation and proxi alignment were done by a FIAT dealer? or another workshop?

 

[Vadre]

The new module has a completely different part number to the original one.
It’s the same number as the one in Googlebot’s image above.
(0046858204-001)
Supplied and fitted by a Euro vehicle specialist garage here in NSW Australia.
They deal with Ducato’s regularly. Sadly Fiat Professional dealers are few and far between, although the situation has improved slightly of late.