Airbag control unit with part number 13356383

What does the airbag control unit 13356383 do?

The airbag control unit 13356383 belongs to the restraint system (SRS) at Opel. It measures what happens in an accident via the crash sensors, calculates within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners should trigger, and checks the system continuously.

It detects faults itself and shows them via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself; the repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 13356383 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even when no airbag has triggered. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes.

The fact that no airbag has triggered does not rule out stored crash data.

The other causes concern ageing, connections and electrical voltage. Which of them applies only becomes clear once the fault memory has been read out.

How can you tell that the 13356383 is defective?

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

• The airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

Whether the control unit is the cause is shown by the fault memory.

Which vehicles is the 13356383 fitted in?

This control unit 13356383 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Corsa D (2006-2014). The information comes from the part number, not from a check of your vehicle.

These vehicles are assigned to the part number:

• Opel Corsa D (2006-2014)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only shows whether it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as the result shows 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 13 283 819 HB, 13256903, 13256905 CC, 13283819, 13379528 HU, 13379529.

How does the repair of the 13356383 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Online you create the repair order, and you pack the unit well before sending it in.

In our workshop the unit is checked on the test bench, defective components are replaced, crash data is removed and a function test follows. For checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24 we usually allow 3–4 working days; after that your unit comes back to you.

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 13356383 get to Airbag24?

The unit 13356383 goes to Airbag24 by parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

Pack the control unit shock-proof and enclose the printed repair order.