What is a Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit?
The Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit is the central safety unit in the vehicle, activating all occupant restraint systems, such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, after a collision. It continuously monitors sensors, stores relevant crash data, and ensures the proper functioning of the entire SRS system.
This electronic control unit, also known as the SRS module, is essential for the passive safety of the Mitsubishi L200 KJ.
It processes signals from crash sensors and, if necessary, triggers the appropriate restraint systems to protect occupants.
Why is the Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit defective?
A Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit often fails because crash data was permanently stored after an accident, which blocks the system and activates the airbag warning light. Internal malfunctions, voltage problems, or damage to the vehicle's wiring harness can also cause failure.
After an accident, the control unit stores indelible crash data that prevents further use without a reset.
A failure can also be indicated by a permanently lit airbag warning light on the dashboard.
Problems with the wiring harness, especially in the Mitsubishi L200 KJ/KA0T model, can also lead to failures in the airbag system.
In such cases, a professional diagnosis and subsequent Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit repair is often the most economical solution.
Common error codes for Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit repair
Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit repairs often involve reading specific B-codes, which indicate problems within the airbag control unit or its directly connected circuits. These trouble codes require precise diagnosis to identify and correct the exact cause of the failure.
- B1207 → Passenger Airbag Indicator Circuit Short → Problem in the passenger airbag indicator circuit.
- B1208 → LCD heater → Error in the control of the LCD heater (possibly indirectly relevant).
- B1209 → Test mode → Control unit is in test mode.
- B1300 → Topstack switch → Defective topstack switch.
- B1301 → 5bow sensor Up & Down ON → Problem with the 5bow sensor.
- B1302 → 5bow sensor L ON / R OFF → Left 5bow sensor active, right inactive.
- B1303 → 5bow sensor L OFF / R ON → Left 5bow sensor inactive, right active.
- B1304 → Topstack POS.sensor Up & Down ON → Defective topstack position sensor.
- B1305 → TN panel close sensor L ON / R OFF → Left TN panel close sensor active.
- B1306 → TN panel close sensor L OFF / R ON → Right TN panel close sensor active.
- B1307 → TN latch close sensor L ON / R OFF → Left TN latch close sensor active.
- B1308 → TN latch close sensor L OFF / R ON → Right TN latch close sensor active.
- B1309 → Timeout error (5bow up) → The 5bow up operation timed out.
- B1310 → Timeout error (TN latch open) → Timeout during the TN latch opening process.
- B1311 → TN panel sensor Close & Open ON → TN panel sensor reports closing and opening at the same time.
- B1312 → Timeout error (TN panel open) → The TN panel opening operation timed out.
- B1313 → Timeout error (Topstack down) → Topstack down operation timed out.
- B1314 → Timeout error (TN panel close) → Timeout during the TN panel closing process.
- B1402 → Driver Airbag squib grounding fault → Fault in the grounding circuit of the driver airbag squib cable (defective airbag, poor connection, spiral cable).
These error codes are specific to Mitsubishi OEM airbag control units and require careful analysis for successful repair.
What part numbers are available for the Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit repair?
For Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit repairs, specific Mitsubishi OEM part numbers are relevant, ensuring exact compatibility with the KJ series. Identifying the correct control unit using these numbers is crucial for successful repair and proper function.
The verified original OEM part numbers for the airbag control unit of the Mitsubishi L200 KJ are:
- 8635A231 (Mitsubishi, original OEM airbag control unit)
- 8635A522 (Mitsubishi, original OEM airbag control unit, also available used)
- 8635A362 (Mitsubishi, original OEM airbag control unit, compatible with L200 Triton)
These numbers have been confirmed by independent sources and are exclusive to the airbag control unit, not to sensors or other modules.
It is important to note that alternative OEM numbers from suppliers such as Bosch or Continental could not be verified separately for this model and component.
Providing the correct part number is crucial to ensure control unit compatibility for your Mitsubishi L200 KJ airbag control unit repair.