Airbag control unit with part number 13517442

What does the airbag control unit 13517442 do?

The airbag control unit 13517442 is the central control of the restraint system (SRS) in the Opel. It reads the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether to trigger, and monitors the system continuously.

Faulty states appear on the airbag warning light. After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 13517442 fail?

The most common cause on the 13517442 is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it, but Airbag24 erases it during the repair. Other causes to consider are ageing, connection problems and voltage spikes.

The other possible causes in detail:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at connectors
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Only the test on the test bench shows which of these causes is actually present.

How can you tell that the 13517442 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool has no connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. If such signs occur on the 13517442, a defect is likely.

The warning light is the signal that tells you about the defect without a diagnostic tool. As long as the control unit reports a defect, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. Therefore have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 13517442 fitted in?

The 13517442 is fitted in this vehicle: Opel Mokka A (2012-2019).

The assignment is shown in this list:

• Opel Mokka A (2012-2019)

You can compare the part number on the label with this page, which only shows that you have the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective is determined solely by the fault memory, which you have read out before removal. A connector or a cable can also be the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 13517437, 13518025, 13590216, 13594408, 42569515, 544930977.

How does the repair of the 13517442 work?

First have the fault memory read out, enclose the log, and disconnect the battery before you remove the 13517442. Then create a repair order online and send in the unit well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days: checking, repairing defective components, erasing the crash data and a function test.

The order protects you during removal. After processing, your own unit returns 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 13517442 get to Airbag24?

You send the 13517442 either as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel. Pack the unit shock-proof so that it survives transport undamaged.