Airbag control unit with part number 38910-62RF1

What does the airbag control unit 38910-62RF1 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-62RF1 evaluates the signals of the impact sensors in Suzuki vehicles and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It also monitors the restraint system (SRS) continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

The monitoring runs in the background, even though you notice nothing of it.

If an accident has occurred, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 38910-62RF1 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; an ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump-start, are also possible causes.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair.

The other causes can only be narrowed down by testing.

How can you tell that the 38910-62RF1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently when there is a fault on the 38910-62RF1. Further signs are fault messages, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy.

Take these signs seriously, even if the vehicle otherwise drives without any apparent problem.

Which vehicles is the 38910-62RF1 fitted in?

The 38910-62RF1 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Ignis MF33S.

Here is the overview of the vehicles stored for this part number:

• Suzuki Ignis MF33S

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms the correct unit. It is better to have the fault memory read out beforehand, because it alone shows whether the control unit itself is faulty or whether a plug or cable is behind the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 38910-62RE0.

How does the repair of the 38910-62RF1 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only now remove the control unit 38910-62RF1. Afterwards create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 normally takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, repairs or replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and then carries out a function test. After that, your own unit comes back 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 38910-62RF1 get to Airbag24?

You can send the unit as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS after the repair.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.