Airbag control unit with part number 13586632

What does the airbag control unit 13586632 do?

The airbag control unit 13586632 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Opel. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It reports faults via the airbag warning light. After a crash, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 13586632 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints and moisture at plug connections are also possible causes.

Crash data is the most frequent trigger of a unit failure. Anyone who does not suspect it may easily overlook it, because the unit can initially appear inconspicuous after the accident.

Corrosion at plug connections and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, are also possible causes. Only the fault memory shows which one applies.

How can you tell that the 13586632 is defective?

A defect shows on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which stays on permanently or intermittently, and on error messages in the instrument cluster. In addition, there is no connection to the diagnostic tool, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

If the restraint system is faulty, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. The light indicates the finding, which is why a check should not be postponed.

Which vehicles is the 13586632 fitted in?

Here you can see the vehicles for which this number is stored with us. The 13586632 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Mokka A (2012-2019).

The individual vehicles are listed below.

• Opel Mokka A (2012-2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so you have the right unit in front of you. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only 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 13517437, 13518025, 13590216, 13594408, 42569515, 544930977.

How does the repair of the 13586632 work?

Have the fault memory read out, attach the log, and disconnect the battery before you remove the control unit. Create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components and deletes stored crash data. After a function test, your own unit is returned 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 13586632 get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.