Airbag control unit with part number 38910-69PE0

What does the airbag control unit 38910-69PE0 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-69PE0 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in Suzuki as the control unit. It processes the readings of the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation it monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 38910-69PE0 fail?

The most common cause for the 38910-69PE0 is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Further causes are aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Aged components and cold solder joints can disturb the electronics, regardless of whether an accident preceded it.

Moisture and rust on plugs disturb the contact, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, put strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 38910-69PE0 is defective?

A defect on the 38910-69PE0 can be recognised by the airbag warning light, by fault messages in the instrument cluster and by a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

• airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger in an emergency.

A sign like this is a reason to start a check promptly.

Which vehicles is the 38910-69PE0 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 38910-69PE0 is installed in these vehicles: Suzuki Ignis MF33S.

The following overview shows which models are recorded for this part number.

• Suzuki Ignis MF33S

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page merely ensures that you have the right unit. Only reading out the fault memory beforehand shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

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

How does the repair of the 38910-69PE0 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 38910-69PE0. Then create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a functional test. Afterwards your own unit goes 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 38910-69PE0 get to Airbag24?

The control unit 38910-69PE0 is sent to Airbag24 as a parcel, or a UPS collection is booked for an extra charge. UPS handles the return shipment after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.