Airbag control unit with part number 38910-61P50

What does the airbag control unit 38910-61P50 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-61P50 is the control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Suzuki. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It makes this decision within a few milliseconds. At the same time, it monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

If the unit is stressed by an accident, it secures crash data, and it is locked afterwards.

Why does the control unit 38910-61P50 fail?

For the 38910-61P50, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Other causes are aged components, cold solder joints, corrosion at plugs and voltage spikes.

Other causes at a glance:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at the plug connectors
• voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or jump-starting

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. Which of the causes listed applies to your unit is shown only by the examination on the test bench.

How can you tell that the 38910-61P50 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the 38910-61P50, either permanently or only intermittently. A fault message may also appear, or the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger.

The light is the signal with which the system itself points to a fault. You should therefore take it seriously, even if the car runs inconspicuously in everyday use.

A fault memory that you cannot clear indicates an existing fault. In this case, have it read out by a specialist workshop or with suitable equipment.

Which vehicles is the 38910-61P50 fitted in?

The control unit 38910-61P50 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Swift FZ/NZ (2010-2013) and FZ/NZ Facelift (2013-2017).

The following vehicles are stored for this part number:

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

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you will know that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand: only this shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is causing the fault.

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

How does the repair of the 38910-61P50 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery. Only after disconnecting it do you remove the control unit 38910-61P50.

Afterwards you create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it in. At Airbag24, the unit is checked, defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards you receive the repaired 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 38910-61P50 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 38910-61P50 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Place the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.