Airbag control unit with part number 96430713

What does the airbag control unit 96430713 do?

The airbag control unit 96430713 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) at Chevrolet and Daewoo. It reads out the signals from the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are to be triggered in an accident, and checks the system continuously. Faults are shown via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

In normal operation the control unit does not stand out.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. Because it controls all deployments, it is central to the function of the entire system.

Why does the control unit 96430713 fail?

On the 96430713, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Added to this are ageing of components, cold solder joints, moisture at the plugs and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The causes in detail:

• age-related weaknesses in electronic components
• solder joints with hairline cracks
• moisture at plug connections
• current surges during a jump start or with a weak battery

How can you tell that the 96430713 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently if the 96430713 has a defect. In addition, an error message may appear in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool may find no connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be erased.

While the defect persists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

The light is a clear warning that you should have checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 96430713 fitted in?

With this part number, the control unit 96430713 is fitted in these vehicles: Chevrolet Kalos 1st generation (2002-2011); Chevrolet Aveo 1st generation (2006-2011); Daewoo Kalos T200 (2002-2011).

The list shows the vehicles that are on record with us for this part number.

• Chevrolet Kalos 1st generation (2002-2011)
• Chevrolet Aveo 1st generation (2006-2011)
• Daewoo Kalos T200 (2002-2011)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This step only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 5WY67040, 5WY67067-95160, 5WY67068-95160, 5WY67074, 7088878, 96406171.

How does the repair of the 96430713 work?

For the 96430713, first have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then goes back to you.

The sequence serves safety when working on the vehicle.

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 96430713 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the 96430713 control unit to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. It comes back to you by UPS after the repair.

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.