Airbag control unit with part number 13367448

What does the airbag control unit 13367448 do?

The airbag control unit 13367448 coordinates the SRS of Opel: it reads the crash sensors and decides in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire. At the same time it checks the state of the system and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

In everyday use the unit works unobtrusively in the background. It checks the wiring, the power supply and the sensor signals, and it stores detected faults in the fault memory. This keeps a later diagnosis traceable.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is lifted only by the repair at Airbag24.

Why does the control unit 13367448 fail?

The most common cause is a stored set of crash data after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. In addition, ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes come into consideration.

The crash data stays in the unit, because a normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it. An attempt to clear it on the vehicle therefore does not help, and the fault persists until the unit is repaired. The other causes concern the condition of the electronics themselves.

Ageing components and cold solder joints lie inside the unit, while moisture reaches the plug connections from outside. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or when a jump start is connected.

How can you tell that the 13367448 is defective?

A fault shows up as the airbag warning light, which lights up continuously or intermittently. An error message also appears in the instrument cluster. The diagnostic tool gets no contact with the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

If these signs appear, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may in an emergency not trigger. The warning light must therefore not be overlooked.

• airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, continuously or intermittently
• error message in the instrument cluster
• missing connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• fault memory that cannot be cleared

Which vehicles is the 13367448 fitted in?

This control unit 13367448 is found in the following vehicles: Opel Astra H (2004-2009).

The variants are listed here, each with model series and year of construction.

• Opel Astra H (2004-2009)

On the one hand, comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit confirms that it matches this page. On the other hand, only the fault memory answers whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause. That is why you have it read out before removal.

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 13367448 work?

Have the fault memory read and attach the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create the repair order online and send it in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards the unit goes back to you, once the test is complete.

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 13367448 get to Airbag24?

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

Pack the unit shock-resistant and enclose the printed repair order.