Airbag control unit with part number 13283818

What does the airbag control unit 13283818 do?

The airbag control unit 13283818 is the control unit of the SRS for Opel. It evaluates signals from the crash sensors and, in a collision, triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within fractions of a second.

The unit also monitors the entire system continuously and indicates faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. In everyday use, this remains hidden in the background.

Why does the control unit 13283818 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data is created in the unit without you being able to see it. The vehicle can therefore remain outwardly inconspicuous.

• ageing electronic components
• cold solder joints in the unit
• moisture or corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery

How can you tell that the 13283818 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears. In addition, a diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit 13283818, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger in an emergency.

The warning light is the indication the vehicle gives, and it deserves prompt attention.

Which vehicles is the 13283818 fitted in?

The control unit 13283818 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Corsa D (2006-2014).

The models are listed here:

• Opel Corsa D (2006-2014)

Matching the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that you have the correct unit. Only the fault memory, read out beforehand, shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 13 283 819 HB, 13256903, 13256905 CC, 13283819, 13379528 HU, 13379529.

How does the repair of the 13283818 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 13283818. Create a repair order online and send the unit in, well packed.

On the test bench, Airbag24 checks the unit, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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.

Afterwards, your own unit is returned to you.

How does the control unit 13283818 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 13283818 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.