Airbag control unit with part number 38910-83P10

What does the airbag control unit 38910-83P10 do?

The airbag control unit 38910-83P10 is the control unit for the restraint system (SRS) in Suzuki. It evaluates the crash sensors and determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in an accident. It also constantly checks the system and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

While you are driving, you do not notice anything of this, because the unit runs in the background.

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

Why does the control unit 38910-83P10 fail?

The most common cause is crash data that remains in the control unit after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Other possible causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool. It remains stored until Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

Aged components and cold solder joints are part of the wear and tear of electronics. They can cause faults that occur without any apparent reason.

Moisture and corrosion at plug connections impair the contact. Voltage spikes, for example from jump-starting or a weak battery, place additional strain on the circuit.

How can you tell that the 38910-83P10 is defective?

You can recognise a defect mainly by the airbag warning light, which either stays on permanently or lights up only intermittently. Messages in the instrument cluster and problems when reading out the unit may also appear. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The warning light in the instrument cluster is the most direct feedback from the control unit. As soon as the control unit detects a fault, it indicates this via this warning light.

If you see such a warning, have the vehicle checked promptly rather than ignoring the indication.

Which vehicles is the 38910-83P10 fitted in?

The control unit 38910-83P10 is fitted in these vehicles: Suzuki Swift FZ/NZ (2010-2013) and FZ/NZ Facelift (2013-2017). Please compare before removing the unit whether your vehicle is one of them.

The vehicles we have on record for this part number are listed here:

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

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This ensures that it is the correct unit. Then have the fault memory read out, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or a cable is the cause.

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

How does the repair of the 38910-83P10 work?

First have the fault memory read out and keep the log ready. Then disconnect the battery and only after that remove the control unit 38910-83P10. Next, create a repair order online and send in the unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the crash data and carries out a function test.

At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days; this covers checking, repairing and testing. Your own repaired unit is then 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 38910-83P10 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit 38910-83P10 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.