Airbag control unit with part number 96413739

What does the airbag control unit 96413739 do?

The airbag control unit 96413739 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) for Chevrolet. Based on the signals from the crash sensors, it decides in a crash whether and which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit checks the system for faults continuously and shows them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After a crash, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 96413739 fail?

Most often the cause lies in crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes are further possible causes.

Crash data remains stored, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot remove it.

The other causes relate to the electronics. Ageing and cold solder joints change components over time, while moisture and corrosion attack the contacts.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, when the battery is weak or when external power is used to start the vehicle.

How can you tell that the 96413739 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster shows the defect by staying on permanently or intermittently. In addition, there is an error message in the instrument cluster, no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

While the warning is on, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. Therefore, have the warning checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 96413739 fitted in?

The control unit 96413739 is fitted in these vehicles: Chevrolet Aveo 1st generation (2006-2011).

The list shows the vehicles recorded for this part number:

• Chevrolet Aveo 1st generation (2006-2011)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page only confirms that it is the right 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 5WY67040, 5WY67067-95160, 5WY67068-95160, 5WY67074, 96411996, 96442710.

How does the repair of the 96413739 work?

Beforehand, you read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create the repair order online and send the unit in, well packaged. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. After that, you receive your own unit back.

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 96413739 get to Airbag24?

You can send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS handles the return after the repair.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit so that it lies shock-resistant.