Airbag control unit with part number 38910-61M10

What does the airbag control unit 38910-61M10 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-61M10 controls the restraint system (SRS) for Suzuki. It reads the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

During operation the control unit continuously checks the connections to sensors, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. Irregularities are stored in the fault memory, which a diagnostic tool can read out.

Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 38910-61M10 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair of the control unit 38910-61M10.

The other causes concern the electronics themselves and the connections. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or after a jump start. Which cause applies to a given unit only becomes clear on examination.

How can you tell that the 38910-61M10 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears. The diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. The signs in detail:

• warning light in the instrument cluster, permanently or intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• no connection to the diagnostic tool
• fault memory that cannot be cleared

Which vehicles is the 38910-61M10 fitted in?

The 38910-61M10 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki SX4 S-Cross; Suzuki S-Cross JY.

The list shows which vehicles this part number is stored for.

• Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
• Suzuki S-Cross JY

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 38910-54L00, 38910-61M01, 38910-61M50, 38910-64R00, 38910-80J40, 5WK43636C.

How does the repair of the 38910-61M10 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, after which your own unit is returned.

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 38910-61M10 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 38910-61M10 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shockproof.