Description
Afil VALEO unit for CITROEN and PEUGEOT
cars
It is from a Citroen C5 2007
ECU AFIL Valeo is the original control unit of the lane keeping system for Citroën and Peugeot cars. This is a used part dismantled from a 2007 Citroën C5, suitable as a replacement for a damaged AFIL unit in other compatible PSA models.
This AFIL (lane departure warning system) unit evaluates the signals from the relevant sensors and then warns the driver. A properly functioning AFIL ECU contributes to higher driving safety, especially on highways and on longer journeys.
Technical information:
Manufacturer: Valeo
Brand: Citroën / Peugeot (PSA)
Model: Citroën C5 (disassembled from C5 year 2007), possible use also for other PSA models according to part numbers
Main product code: 9661106680
Product codes (PSA): 6590AQ, 6590AR
Other numbers: can be listed directly on the unit label (version, index, production series)
Part Type: ECU AFIL – Lane Departure Warning System Control Unit
Location in the vehicle: depending on the specific model (usually in the interior, in the area of the dashboard / center tunnel or under it)
Condition: used original PSA / Valeo OEM part
Advantages of using an original Valeo AFIL unit:
– full compatibility of the relevant ECU version with the vehicle system
– preservation of the original function of the lane departure warning system
– reliable communication via the vehicle data bus (CAN, etc.)
Installation recommendations:
– entrust the installation to an experienced car mechanic with knowledge of Citroën / Peugeot systems
– before replacing the unit, disconnect the vehicle battery and wait for the recommended time to discharge the system
– when disassembling the original unit, carefully release the connectors, do not pull on the wiring, but only on the plastic bodies of the connectors
– check the cleanliness of the contact surfaces and bundles, if necessary, clean the contacts with a suitable preparation for electrical installation
– after assembling the unit, firmly secure all connectors and fixing points to avoid vibrations and intermittent contact
– in most cases, after replacing the AFIL ECU, diagnostics and possible coding / initialization of the system using a suitable PSA diagnostic is necessary, so that the unit communicates correctly with the rest of the vehicle’s electronics
– after completing the assembly and setting, perform a test drive and verify that the AFIL system works as expected (indicator display, acoustic / vibration warning depending on the car equipment)
This part is suitable for customers looking for a specific unit by part number 9661106680 or replacement codes 6590AQ / 6590AR and need a working original AFIL ECU for Citroën and Peugeot.
