Airbag control unit with part number 38910-68PD1

What does the airbag control unit 38910-68PD1 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-68PD1 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Suzuki. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in a crash on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the system continuously.

The evaluation takes place within milliseconds. This includes the unit monitoring its own connections and circuits.

The control unit indicates faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 38910-68PD1 fail?

The most common cause is crash data that remains stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture, corrosion and voltage spikes also play a role.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. The other causes in detail:

• Ageing of the electronics
• Solder joints that give way over time
• Moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• Voltage spikes, for example from a jump start or a weak battery

How can you tell that the 38910-68PD1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently if the 38910-68PD1 is defective. A fault message may also appear in the instrument cluster. A missing connection to the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared are also signs.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger. This calls for a prompt check.

The warning light is the first indication that the vehicle gives.

Which vehicles is the 38910-68PD1 fitted in?

The 38910-68PD1 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Baleno WB (2015-2022) and WB Facelift (from 2022).

The list shows which vehicles belong to it:

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

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only shows that it is the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective, or whether a connector or cable is the cause, is shown only by the fault memory, which you have read out beforehand.

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

How does the repair of the 38910-68PD1 work?

At Airbag24, testing, repairing and function testing usually take 3–4 working days. Beforehand, read out the fault memory, enclose the log, disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit.

Then create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it in.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, removes the crash data and carries out a function test. After that, 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 38910-68PD1 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 38910-68PD1 to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.