Airbag control unit with part number 13595564

What does the airbag control unit 13595564 do?

The airbag control unit 13595564 controls the restraint system (SRS) in Opel vehicles. It checks the signals from the crash sensors, selects the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in a crash, and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

The unit keeps working in the background all the time and monitors sensors, trigger circuits and connections. If a fault is detected, it stays stored in the memory and can be retrieved with a diagnostic tool.

After a crash, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is only lifted by the repair.

Why does the control unit 13595564 fail?

Stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Other possible causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes caused by a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data is created even when the car looks undamaged from the outside. Only once it has been removed can the remaining sources of fault be reliably narrowed down.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. The remaining causes are examined on the test bench and, where necessary, rectified by repair.

How can you tell that the 13595564 is defective?

A fault announces itself through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which stays on permanently or only at times. Fault messages on the display, no connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared can also occur.

The warning light is the clearest sign and deserves attention. A diagnostic tool that cannot make contact with the control unit also points to a fault that must be checked.

As long as a fault is present, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. A prompt check is therefore sensible.

Which vehicles is the 13595564 fitted in?

The control unit 13595564 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Cascada A (2013-2019).

The following list shows the vehicles stored for this part number:

• Opel Cascada A (2013-2019)

Before sending the unit in, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only ensures that you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 13595564 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the report. Then disconnect the battery before the control unit is removed. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed; processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The order of these steps serves your safety and is therefore binding. Only once reading out and disconnecting have been completed is the control unit removed from the vehicle.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit then goes back to you. The 3–4 working days refer only to this checking, repair and testing.

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 13595564 get to Airbag24?

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

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.