Airbag control unit with part number 13592886

What does the airbag control unit 13592886 do?

The airbag control unit 13592886 takes over control of the restraint system (SRS) in Chevrolet. From the signals of the crash sensors it calculates in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger, and it does so within milliseconds. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Between accidents, the unit keeps working in the background and checks its surroundings, that is the sensors, seatbelt pretensioners and the wiring. It reports irregularities via the airbag warning light.

Why does the control unit 13592886 fail?

Stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause on the 13592886, even if no airbag has deployed. A common diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Added to this are aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture with corrosion at plug connections and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

The crash data therefore remains in the control unit. As long as it is in memory, it can only be removed during the repair.

The other causes are barely visible in daily use. Older electronics lose reliability over the years, plug connections react sensitively to moisture, and a weak battery can cause voltage spikes when starting.

How can you tell that the 13592886 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates a defect on the 13592886 when it lights up permanently or intermittently. Likewise, a fault message in the instrument cluster points to one, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

A fault memory that cannot be cleared also counts among the signs. Have such a finding checked promptly, because the light does not indicate this without reason.

Which vehicles is the 13592886 fitted in?

The 13592886 is used in several vehicles at Chevrolet. The assignment leads to these vehicles: Chevrolet Trax 1st generation Facelift (2016-2022) and 1st generation (2013-2016).

The list below shows the vehicles individually. Whether your vehicle is among them, you will see there.

• Chevrolet Trax 1st generation Facelift (2016-2022)
• Chevrolet Trax 1st generation (2013-2016)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only ensures the unit fits; it does not clarify the cause. Read out the fault memory beforehand, because only this shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is affected.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 13534413, 13590215, 84104026.

How does the repair of the 13592886 work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the 13592886. A repair order online follows, then send in the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 itself usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench and repairs defective components. Afterwards stored crash data is erased, and a function test checks the result.

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 13592886 get to Airbag24?

You ship the 13592886 as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS after the repair.

Enclose your printed repair order in the parcel, and pack the control unit shock-proof.