Nissan Almera Tino airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should be considered with Nissan Almera Tino airbag control units?

The airbag control unit in the Nissan Almera Tino evaluates the crash sensors, triggers the airbags and monitors the entire airbag system. If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light on the instrument panel. Airbag24 repairs the control unit you send in.

In an accident, the control unit triggers the airbags and belt tensioners. Afterwards it stores crash data and locks itself. The airbag system is safety-critical, so do not carry out any work on it yourself; leave this to a specialist workshop.

Whether a particular fault can be repaired only becomes clear once the unit you send in has been examined. A fault in the control unit can cause the airbags not to deploy, or not to deploy correctly, in an emergency.

Which Nissan Almera Tino generations are there?

The Nissan Almera Tino was built in the V10 series from 2000 to 2006. The model year and the vehicle identification number (VIN) help to assign your vehicle to the correct series.

During its production run the model was revised, including its styling and technology. The equipment of your vehicle therefore also depends on its model year.

• V10 (2000–2006) – series of the Almera Tino, a five-seat compact van

How do I identify my Nissan Almera Tino airbag control unit?

The part number on the label of the control unit determines the exact version. Together with the model year and equipment of your vehicle, the matching unit can be identified.

The following part numbers are known for the Nissan Almera Tino, without claim to completeness:

• 98820 4U400
• 98820 BU900

Bosch is recorded as the supplier. Examples of fault codes are B1209 (frontal collision detected, crash data stored), B1210 (side collision detected, crash data stored) and U1000 (CAN communication line faulty). However, a fault code alone does not prove a defect in the control unit.

What airbag equipment does the Nissan Almera Tino have?

As standard, the Nissan Almera Tino has driver and front passenger airbags. Side airbags and other airbags were not fitted in every vehicle, depending on the trim level and model year.

To check whether your vehicle has front side or head airbags, look at the equipment of your vehicle. The airbag control unit coordinates all airbags in the system. If the airbag warning light stays on permanently, have the fault memory read.

The route to repair: have the fault memory read, the battery disconnected and the control unit removed by a specialist workshop. Then create a repair order online and send the control unit to Airbag24 by parcel. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (checking, repairing, testing).

The repaired control unit is returned with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after reinstallation — no coding or programming is necessary.