Airbag control unit with part number 13288175

What does the airbag control unit 13288175 do?

The airbag control unit 13288175 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Opel. It analyses the messages from the crash sensors and, in an accident, triggers airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in a targeted way within milliseconds.

In addition, it monitors the entire system in the background and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 13288175 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has fired. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Ageing components, dry solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes also play a role.

Airbag24 removes the crash data during the repair. The other factors act over a longer period: components age, solder joints can be cold, and moisture attacks plug connections.

A weak battery or a jump start also puts voltage spikes into the vehicle electrics, which can affect the electronics. Whether crash data or another cause is responsible in an individual case only becomes clear through the examination.

How can you tell that the 13288175 is defective?

Typical is an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that stays on permanently or intermittently, accompanied by an error message. If the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, this also indicates a fault. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

The warning light in particular is intended to show a fault immediately. It must not be ignored.

Such signs can be narrowed down with a diagnostic tool, and this includes reading out the fault memory before the unit is removed.

Which vehicles is the 13288175 fitted in?

The control unit 13288175 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Astra H (2004-2009).

The list below shows the vehicles to which this control unit is assigned.

• Opel Astra H (2004-2009)

First check the part number on the label of the unit and compare it with this page. This only confirms that you have the right unit in front of you. Have the fault memory read out before removal, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is causing the problem.

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 13288175 work?

First you read out the fault memory and attach the log to the order. Only then do you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Afterwards you create the repair order online and send the unit in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and removes the crash data. A function test follows. 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 13288175 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel. The unit must be packed shock-proof.