Airbag control unit with part number 13591911

What does the airbag control unit 13591911 do?

The airbag control unit 13591911 controls the restraint system (SRS) for Opel. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident on the triggering, and monitors everything continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered exclusively by the control unit. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Why does the control unit 13591911 fail?

The crash data stored after an accident is the most common cause in the 13591911, even if no airbag has triggered. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase the crash data. Airbag24 erases it during the repair, and you do not need to do anything for this.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or jump-starting, while moisture at plugs can cause damage over a longer period.

How can you tell that the 13591911 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the 13591911 either permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In such a defect, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. Have the warning light checked promptly, even if the vehicle still drives normally.

Which vehicles is the 13591911 fitted in?

The control unit 13591911 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Insignia A (2008-2017).

The vehicles recorded for this part number are shown in the list:

• Opel Insignia A (2008-2017)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 12848365, 13503645, 13505596, 13505598, 13578320, 13578322.

How does the repair of the 13591911 work?

First have the fault memory of the 13591911 read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, erases stored crash data, renews defective components and carries out a functional test. Processing takes 3–4 working days as a rule, after which the 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 13591911 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 13591911 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.