Airbag control unit with part number 38910-68PB0

What does the airbag control unit 38910-68PB0 do?

The control unit 38910-68PB0 is the central component of the restraint system (SRS) for Suzuki. It evaluates the crash sensors and determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered within milliseconds.

At the same time the unit monitors the system without interruption and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

If an accident occurs, it stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 38910-68PB0 fail?

Failures can go back to crash data that remained in the unit after an accident, even if the airbag was not triggered. A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove this data.

Aged electronic parts also play a role, as do cold solder joints on the circuit board. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections are another typical cause, because they disturb the contact.

Voltage spikes can also load the unit. A weak battery or a jump start are among the possible triggers.

How can you tell that the 38910-68PB0 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or only at times. This may be accompanied by a fault message, a missing contact to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

Such an indication must not be ignored, because airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

If the light goes out on its own later, the finding still remains as long as the entry is in the memory.

Which vehicles is the 38910-68PB0 fitted in?

The 38910-68PB0 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Baleno WB (2015-2022) and WB Facelift (from 2022).

The vehicles assigned to this part number are listed here:

• Suzuki Baleno WB (2015-2022)
• Suzuki Baleno WB Facelift (from 2022)

Read out the fault memory before removal. Afterwards it is advisable to compare the part number on the label of the control unit with this page, so that it is clear whether the unit itself is defective or a cable is.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 38910M68PD1.

How does the repair of the 38910-68PB0 work?

You read out the fault memory, enclose the log, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then you create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days, during which we check the unit, replace defective components, delete crash data and test it.

At the end you receive your own unit back.

The time frame describes only our work on the unit.

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 38910-68PB0 get to Airbag24?

You send your control unit 38910-68PB0 as a parcel or opt for a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS also handles the return journey from Airbag24.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel. Pack the unit shock-proof, for example with foam.