Airbag control unit with part number 1671975980

What does the airbag control unit 1671975980 do?

The airbag control unit 1671975980 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Opel. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation the unit monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The function runs in the background without you needing to notice anything.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 1671975980 fail?

The most frequent cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged components, moisture at plug connections and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

Crash data is accident data stored in the control unit. That it is present is an important clue for fault finding, but no more than that.

Further causes are also possible:

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

How can you tell that the 1671975980 is defective?

A defect shows up as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as a missing connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Each of these signs justifies a check.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently as soon as the system detects a fault. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger in an emergency. Take the warning light seriously and have the fault investigated.

Which vehicles is the 1671975980 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 1671975980 is fitted in these vehicles: Opel Corsa F (from 2019).

The vehicles in detail:

• Opel Corsa F (from 2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that you have the correct unit in front of you. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log shows whether the control unit is faulty or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 98 237 413 80, 98 237 414 80.

How does the repair of the 1671975980 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Airbag24 checks the unit, repairs defective components and carries out a function test.

Then create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it in.

Airbag24 deletes stored crash data during the repair. Processing of checking, repairing and function testing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards 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 1671975980 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is also sent by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the device shockproof.