Airbag control unit with part number 13137907

What does the airbag control unit 13137907 do?

The airbag control unit 13137907 forms the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Opel. It monitors the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on triggering the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and displays faults via the airbag warning light.

The unit works uninterrupted in the background and checks the system for faults. Every detected fault is stored in the fault memory, which a diagnostic tool can read out later.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. This state also occurs when no airbag was deployed in the accident.

Why does the control unit 13137907 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag deployed. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

• Stored crash data after an accident
• Aged electronic components
• Cold solder joints
• Moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery

Crash data cannot be erased with a standard diagnostic tool. If faults occur after an accident, it is therefore worth looking at this data first.

How can you tell that the 13137907 is defective?

A defect shows up as an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that stays on permanently or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as a missing connection to the diagnostic tool, or as a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

If you notice any of these signs, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. Have the cause checked promptly and do not simply carry on driving.

Which vehicles is the 13137907 fitted in?

The 13137907 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Zafira A (1999-2005). The details help with an initial classification before you remove a unit.

The following overview shows the vehicles on record:

• Opel Zafira A (1999-2005)

Before removal, check the part number on the label of the unit against this page. That only tells you that you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out, so that it is clear whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 09 229 303, 09 229 303 BG, 09229302, 13261676, 24416703, 24416704DM.

How does the repair of the 13137907 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log with the unit, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and runs a functional test. Afterwards the unit goes back to you.

This time frame applies only to checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit 13137907 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or, for an extra charge, book a UPS collection. After the repair Airbag24 brings the unit back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel. Pack the unit so that it arrives shock-resistant.