Airbag control unit with part number 13500672

What does the airbag control unit 13500672 do?

The airbag control unit 13500672 forms the control centre of the restraint system (SRS) at Chevrolet. It analyses the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit stores and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The decision in a crash is made within milliseconds.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 13500672 fail?

On the control unit 13500672, stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged components, corrosion at plug connectors, cold solder joints and voltage spikes are added to this.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove the crash data. At Airbag24, it is erased in the course of the repair.

Moisture at plug connections, voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting, and electronics that have grown old can also cause the failure.

How can you tell that the 13500672 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be erased. These signs point to a defect in the 13500672.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger. A warning light that does not go out therefore calls for a prompt check.

Whether a plug, a cable or the control unit itself is affected is shown only by the fault memory that has been read out.

Which vehicles is the 13500672 fitted in?

The control unit 13500672 is fitted in these vehicles: Chevrolet Cruze J300 (2008-2012) and J300 Facelift (2012-2016).

The list stored with us looks like this:

• Chevrolet Cruze J300 (2008-2012)
• Chevrolet Cruze J300 Facelift (2012-2016)

A comparison of the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that you have the right unit in front of you. Have the fault memory read out beforehand; only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or the cause lies in a plug or cable.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 13505823, 13580450, 13585613, 13589374, 22483423.

How does the repair of the 13500672 work?

In the repair of the 13500672, you first have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then you disconnect the battery before you remove the unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

At Airbag24, the unit goes onto the test bench. There, defective components are replaced, stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days; afterwards, 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 13500672 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 13500672 to Airbag24 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

Pack the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.