Airbag control unit with part number 13505598

What does the airbag control unit 13505598 do?

The airbag control unit 13505598 controls the restraint system for Opel. It reads the crash sensors, assesses every impact and triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident.

The electronics also monitor the entire system in the background. If they find a fault, they show it via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 13505598 fail?

The most common cause of a fault on the 13505598 is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was deployed. In addition there are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes in the vehicle electrical system.

Stored crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes them during repair.

Moisture and corrosion at plug connections disrupt signal transmission. Ageing electronics and cold solder joints are also possible causes. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, can strain the electronics.

How can you tell that the 13505598 is defective?

A defect in the 13505598 shows up mainly at the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or intermittently. The other signs also point to a fault in the system.

In detail, you can recognise a defect by these features:

• airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, permanently or intermittently
• error message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy when such signs appear. The warning light indicates the finding, so that you can see it.

Which vehicles is the 13505598 fitted in?

The 13505598 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Insignia A (2008-2017).

The list here shows the models assigned to this part number:

• Opel Insignia A (2008-2017)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page is how you make sure it is the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by the fault memory. Therefore have it read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 12848365, 13503645, 13505596, 13575447, 13578320, 13588100.

How does the repair of the 13505598 work?

For the 13505598, you first read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Afterwards send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the control unit on the test bench and finds defective components. These are repaired, stored crash data are erased and a function test is carried out. Processing takes 3–4 working days.

Afterwards your own unit goes 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 13505598 get to Airbag24?

You send the 13505598 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the control unit by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.