What is a Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit?
The Hyundai Santa Fe™ 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, which is crucial for Hyundai Santa Fe™ airbag control unit repair.
The SRS control unit precisely detects accident situations via various sensors and processes these signals. It then controls the deployment of the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners for maximum passenger safety.
After an accident, the module stores important crash data that is essential for troubleshooting. This data must be erased after a successful Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repair or replacement.
The control unit actively communicates with the vehicle's diagnostic system via the CAN bus. This transmits the system status and potential errors to the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.
Why is the Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit defective?
The Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit often becomes defective because it has internal memory errors, communication problems with the vehicle network occur, or crash data is permanently stored after an accident, which makes immediate Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repair necessary.
Common failures result from malfunctions in the internal memory or the module's self-diagnosis. Such problems cause the airbag warning light to stay on.
An accident event causes crash data to be locked in the control unit. This blocks the system until the module is professionally reset or repaired.
A short circuit in the airbag circuit or communication errors with the vehicle can also paralyze the control unit. A precise diagnosis is essential to identify the cause of the failure.
Common error codes for Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repair
During Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repairs, specific error codes may occur that indicate internal defects, communication problems, or stored crash data. These B-codes are directly attributable to the airbag control unit and require specific diagnosis and repair.
- B1000 → Control unit communication error → Interruption of the data connection to the vehicle network.
- B1348 → Driver airbag resistor circuit short circuit → Short circuit in the driver airbag electronic circuit in the control unit.
- B1447 → Airbag control module internal self-diagnosis error → Internal malfunction of the module's self-test routine.
- B1448 → Airbag control unit memory error / EEPROM error → Damage or inconsistency in the internal data memory of the control unit.
- B1620 → Crash data memory stored in the airbag control unit → Control unit "locked" after an accident by accident memory data.
What part numbers are available for Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repair?
For Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repairs, specific Hyundai original part numbers are relevant, which have been verified exclusively for the TM series (from 2016). These OEM numbers ensure the compatibility and safety standards of the replacement parts.
- OEM part number 95910-2B970 is a confirmed genuine part number for the Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control module.
- Also suitable is the Hyundai original part number 95910-2B600 for the TM series.
- Part number 95910-2B620 is one of the verified OEM modules for this model.
- The airbag control unit with the number 95910-2B650 is compatible with the Hyundai Santa Fe TM.
- Part number 95910-2B610 is also a valid OEM option for Hyundai Santa Fe TM airbag control unit repair.