Airbag control unit with part number 38910-57L60

What does the airbag control unit 38910-57L60 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-57L60 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Suzuki. It continuously checks the signals from the crash sensors and decides in a collision which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The decision is made within milliseconds. The unit also monitors all components of the system and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and remains locked afterwards.

Why does the control unit 38910-57L60 fail?

On the 38910-57L60, stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered. Further causes lie in the electronics, the plug connections and voltage peaks.

Crash data cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it specifically during the repair.

• ageing electronic components
• cold solder joints on the circuit board
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage peaks, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting

How can you tell that the 38910-57L60 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message appears, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the 38910-57L60.

A fault memory that cannot be cleared is another sign of a defect. The warning light therefore makes the finding visible on its own.

In the event of a defect, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. For this reason alone, a prompt check is advisable.

Which vehicles is the 38910-57L60 fitted in?

The control unit 38910-57L60 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Kizashi RE91S. A comparison with this list is worthwhile before removal.

Here is an overview of the vehicles:

• Suzuki Kizashi RE91S

First check the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only this log 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 38910-57L00, 395057L105, 4815057L01.

How does the repair of the 38910-57L60 work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 38910-57L60. Afterwards create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24, the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a functional test is carried out. Afterwards 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 38910-57L60 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 38910-57L60 to Airbag24 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

Pack the unit shockproof and enclose the printed repair order.