Airbag control unit with part number 13283820

What does the airbag control unit 13283820 do?

The airbag control unit 13283820 belongs to the airbag system of Opel and is responsible for the restraint system (SRS). It evaluates crash sensors, determines in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

If the unit detects a fault, it switches on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, so that the driver recognises the condition.

Monitoring runs without interruption, including while driving.

Why does the control unit 13283820 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause of a failure on the 13283820, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this data.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. Other causes are less obvious: they include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start.

How can you tell that the 13283820 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently if there is a defect on the 13283820. Added to this are a fault message, a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

As long as the defect exists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency.

A vehicle that drives normally in everyday use is therefore no proof of an intact system.

Which vehicles is the 13283820 fitted in?

The part number 13283820 is intended for Opel vehicles. The control unit is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Corsa D (2006-2014).

The overview of the vehicles follows in list form:

• Opel Corsa D (2006-2014)

Have the fault memory read out before you remove the parts. This shows whether the control unit itself is causing the fault or a cable or plug is. Then compare the part number on the label with 13283820.

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 13283820 work?

First read out the fault memory and keep the log ready. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit 13283820 and create the repair order online. Finally, pack the unit and send it in.

At Airbag24 the unit is then checked, defective components are repaired, crash data is erased and a function test is run. Your own unit is returned to you afterwards.

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.

How does the control unit 13283820 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 13283820 to Airbag24 as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. The repaired unit is returned by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel, and pack the control unit shockproof to protect it on the way.