Airbag control unit with part number 96830361

What does the airbag control unit 96830361 do?

In Chevrolet vehicles the airbag control unit 96830361 evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It also monitors the entire restraint system continuously and reports faults.

The monitoring runs during every journey, and findings end up in the fault memory.

An accident causes the unit to store crash data and lock itself.

Why does the control unit 96830361 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes that come into consideration are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or a jump start.

The crash data remains in the control unit after the accident, until Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The other causes develop over a longer period when moisture, heat and vibration act on components and contacts. Voltage spikes, by contrast, stress the electronics briefly.

How can you tell that the 96830361 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit. The fault memory cannot be cleared, and in an emergency airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger.

Typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light is on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Anyone who notices these signs should have the fault memory read out promptly. Only then does it become clear whether the control unit itself is the cause.

Which vehicles is the 96830361 fitted in?

The control unit 96830361 is fitted in these vehicles: Chevrolet Lacetti 1st generation (2004-2010).

The vehicles are listed individually here:

• Chevrolet Lacetti 1st generation (2004-2010)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, then you are sure it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether 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 96830361 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only after that remove the control unit. Finally, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. The processing takes 3–4 working days as a rule. After that your own unit goes back 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 96830361 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel, and pack the control unit shockproof.