VW Air Bag Control Module (Golf) - Genuine VW Audi 5C0959655M0G3

Product Information

An air bag control module is the central unit that monitors a vehicle’s airbag system and determines when to deploy airbags during a collision. It collects data from crash sensors, seat belt tensioners, and impact detectors to make split-second decisions that protect occupants. In addition to controlling deployment, the module also stores crash data and triggers warning lights if faults are detected, ensuring system readiness at all times.

• Airbag warning light illuminated on the dashboard.
• Non-deployment of airbags during a collision due to module malfunction.
• Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored, indicating internal faults or communication errors.

About Genuine VW

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VW” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VW, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VW Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VW are not necessarily manufactured by VW. No cause for concern, as VW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VW parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VW logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming directly from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.