Airbag control unit with part number 96818887

What does the airbag control unit 96818887 do?

The 96818887 is the airbag control unit, i.e. the central control unit of the SRS restraint system in Chevrolet. It evaluates signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. This state counts as the finding for any further check.

Why does the control unit 96818887 fail?

In the 96818887, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, are also possible.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase the crash data. They therefore remain stored until the repair at Airbag24.

The remaining causes act over a longer period, because components age and connectors corrode. Voltage spikes, by contrast, strike the electronics suddenly.

How can you tell that the 96818887 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates a fault in the 96818887 by lighting up permanently or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection from the diagnostic tool to the control unit, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared are also signs. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

Such a finding is a clear signal for a check.

Which vehicles is the 96818887 fitted in?

The 96818887 is fitted in these vehicles: Chevrolet Lacetti 1st generation (2004-2010). This assignment applies to this part number.

The following list is stored for this part number:

• Chevrolet Lacetti 1st generation (2004-2010)

Comparing the label on the removed unit confirms the part number, nothing more. Have the fault memory read out first, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 5WY64088, 5WY66015, 5WY67123, 94 833 086, 94833085, 96 406 716.

How does the repair of the 96818887 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, only then remove the 96818887 and create a repair order online. Finally pack the unit well and send it in.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a functional test.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. After that 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 96818887 get to Airbag24?

The 96818887 comes to Airbag24 as a parcel if you send it yourself, or by UPS collection, which is booked for an extra charge. After the repair it is returned by UPS.

The printed repair order is enclosed with the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof.