Airbag control unit with part number 38910M68PA0

What does the airbag control unit 38910M68PA0 do?

In the vehicle from Suzuki, the airbag control unit 38910M68PA0 controls the restraint system (SRS). From the signals of the crash sensors, it calculates within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and it monitors the system continuously.

If it detects a fault, it switches on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is only lifted by the repair.

Why does the control unit 38910M68PA0 fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause with the 38910M68PA0, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

This data is stored as soon as an accident has been registered, regardless of whether an airbag fired. Airbag24 deletes the crash data during the repair.

The other causes are ageing, moisture and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or from a jump start. Such influences gradually change the electronics.

How can you tell that the 38910M68PA0 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently and thereby indicates a defect in the 38910M68PA0. Added to this are fault messages in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool that cannot establish a connection, and a fault memory that cannot be erased. In this case, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to deploy in an emergency.

The light is the first sign to watch for. Have the fault memory read out promptly.

Which vehicles is the 38910M68PA0 fitted in?

The control unit 38910M68PA0 is fitted in the following vehicles: Suzuki Baleno WB (2015-2022) and WB Facelift (from 2022).

These models are assigned to the part number:

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

Matching the number on the label of the removed control unit with this page makes sure that you have the right unit in front of you. Whether the unit is defective or a plug or cable is causing the fault can only be shown by the fault memory, which you should have read out beforehand.

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

How does the repair of the 38910M68PA0 work?

For the 38910M68PA0, first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the unit. Next, create the repair order online and send the unit off well packed.

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

After that, the unit goes back to you. Checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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 38910M68PA0 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 38910M68PA0 as a parcel, or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

You enclose the printed repair order with the parcel, and pack the unit shock-proof.