EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - System Overview

This was the very first airbag system used in all models of Rover Cars. It is a very simple system diagnostically with just a fault code memory. It supports drivers and passenger Air bags and left and right hand seat belt pretensioners.

SM040 - EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - System Help file

Version 1.22

EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - Known Fitments

Vehicle makes, models and variants known or believed to be using this vehicle system, required diagnostic lead and degree of known compatibility. Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Vehicle Variant Diagnostic Lead Rover 200 ALL Black OBDII Lead Rover 400 ALL Black OBDII Lead Rover Mini ALL Black OBDII Lead MG MGF ALL Black OBDII Lead MG TF >2003 approx Black OBDII Lead

EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - Physical Details

EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - Pin Outs

Details of the pin usage for the ECU connector(s).   1 Ground 2 Instrument Pack 3 LH Pretensioner 4 LH Pretensioner 5 RH Pretensioner 6 RH Pretensioner 7 Passengers Airbag 8 Passengers Airbag 9 Passengers Airbag 10 Passengers Airbag 11 Drivers Airbag Via Rotary Coupler 12 Drivers Airbag Via Rotary Coupler 14 Diagnostic Socket 15 Passengers Compartment Fusebox

SM040 - EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - Diagnostic Capabilities (Read Fault Codes)

Reads the fault code memory. The ECU can self detect up to 28 different problems with itself, its wiring and its associated sensors, storing the respective code if it detects any malfunction or reading outside of pre defined acceptable limits. Not all stored faults may cause the fault warning lamp to illuminate.

SM040 - EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - Diagnostic Capabilities (Clear Fault Codes)

Clears the fault code memory.

SM040 - EC5/RC5 AIRBAG - Diagnostic Capabilities (Settings)

Values, configuration settings, and other stored information which can be read from the ECU. Please note that some values may be read only due to the fact that they are supplied from the ECU’s ROM or are internally calculated. Ident ID 1-14: These are internal manufacture information. System type name: This is the type of the ECU. Bar code: This is the bar code of the ECU. The airbag ECU can be replaced only with an other ECU with the same bar code.