Airbag control unit with part number 13203262

What does the airbag control unit 13203262 do?

The airbag control unit 13203262 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) for Opel. It evaluates the crash sensors and, in an accident, determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

In operation it monitors the entire system. Faults appear via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 13203262 fail?

Crash data from an accident is the most common cause on the 13203262, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

This crash data cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool; Airbag24 erases it during the repair. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints and moisture at the plugs are also possible causes.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump-start, can additionally stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 13203262 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently when the 13203262 is faulty. Fault messages in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit and a fault memory that cannot be cleared may also appear.

The signs in detail:

• airbag warning light, permanently or intermittently
• fault messages in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool does not find the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy. Treat the warning light as a warning.

Which vehicles is the 13203262 fitted in?

This assignment applies to Opel. The control unit 13203262 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Astra H (2004-2009).

The overview of vehicles:

• Opel Astra H (2004-2009)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit is faulty or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 1232168, 13 181 977 DU, 13 188 857, 13 249 347 ST, 13 251 080 EC, 13 251 081.

How does the repair of the 13203262 work?

Airbag24 normally needs 3–4 working days for testing, repairing and checking the 13203262. Your steps run separately: read out the fault memory, enclose the log, disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 inspects the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is sent back.

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 13203262 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 13203262 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS after the repair.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.