Clio 2 Airbag Module

[Some Guy]

Mick from Diamond informed me at the weekend that the airbag module in my car has malfunctioned which is causing the SERV and airbag light. He said I needed to replace the module under the centre console, is this the right one? Thanks.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-CLIO-2001-2006-CAMPUS-AIRBAG-ECU-MODULE-CONTROL-BOX-/261198985339?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AClio%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+II&hash=item3cd0ac387b

 

[Lal B3N]

Not 100% maybe wait until someone else confirms it but I'm sure you will need a 172/182 airbag ecu if thats what you are fitting it too?

I have a problem at the moment and I can't get rid of my airbag light because after some research it turns out my airbag ecu is from a lesser model with a non sport vin number. So I need to get a 172/182 airbag ecu then I can finally get rid of my airbag light.

 

[Some Guy]

I was told it can be any Clio 2 airbag module, but you need to have it programmed to your vehicle.

 

[Lal B3N]

Fair enough. Mine won't reprogram, well at least the way ive been trying it won't .

 

[MicKPM]

Yes, that's gonna do the job and to clarify it needs to be "configured" for your car not "programmed"... there is a difference.

Mick

 

[Some Guy]

Gotcha

Buying...

 

[Some Guy]

To fit the new unit, am I risking the airbags firing?

My plan is to:
1) Disconnect the battery
2) Unplug the old unit
3) Unbolt the old unit
4) Bolt in the new unit but don't plug it in

Then drive to Mick's to be configured.

​Will that be okay?

 

[Lal B3N]

I'm fitting a new one this week too. So I'd be interested to know aswell.

How does the lower dash come apart also?

 

[Some Guy]

Pull out the cup holders and it's just under there (just in case you hadn't found it). I haven't worked out how to get the lower console out (haven't tried), but it looks to me like you can cut the carpet to access the nuts. I might do that if its possible.

 

[Lal B3N]

Did you get sorted mate?

I had mine fitted, around 4 days later the car would not start. Refitted old airbag ecu and car started fine. Not sure why that has happened, so im still no further forward.