Airbag control unit with part number 38910-58M30

What does the airbag control unit 38910-58M30 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-58M30 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Suzuki. It checks the sensors and triggering elements without interruption and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. Reported faults appear via the airbag warning light.

The electronics keep working even when the vehicle is standing, so the system is ready at all times.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 38910-58M30 fail?

With the 38910-58M30, the most frequent cause is crash data from an earlier accident that remains in the memory even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool does not erase it. In addition, ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes come into question.

At Airbag24, crash data is erased during the repair. This erasure is a fixed part of the process.

Ageing components and cold solder joints may only make themselves felt during operation.

Moisture and corrosion attack plug connections, and voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or a jump start.

How can you tell that the 38910-58M30 is defective?

A defect in the 38910-58M30 may show up through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently as soon as the system detects a fault. A fault message may also appear in the instrument cluster.

If the diagnostic tool does not connect to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, that is a further sign of a fault. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Signs like these must be taken seriously. Have the cause narrowed down promptly.

Which vehicles is the 38910-58M30 fitted in?

The control unit 38910-58M30 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Swift FZ/NZ (2010-2013) and FZ/NZ Facelift (2013-2017).

These vehicles are listed in the overview:

• Suzuki Swift FZ/NZ (2010-2013)
• Suzuki Swift FZ/NZ Facelift (2013-2017)

Comparing the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. The fault memory you have read out beforehand is what determines the cause, because it shows whether the control unit itself or a wire is involved. Therefore have it read out before removal.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 38910-62J12-000, 38SC001R9RH.

How does the repair of the 38910-58M30 work?

You have the fault memory read out, enclose the log, disconnect the battery and remove the 38910-58M30. Then create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed. At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

This sequence is fixed for your safety. Removal is particularly important here.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components where necessary, erases the crash data and tests the function. Afterwards, 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 38910-58M30 get to Airbag24?

You can send the 38910-58M30 yourself as a parcel. Alternatively, you book a UPS collection for an extra charge, and the return after repair is also made by UPS.

Pack the printed repair order along with it. Pack the control unit shockproof so that it arrives undamaged.