Airbag control unit with part number 38910M69PE0

What does the airbag control unit 38910M69PE0 do?

The airbag control unit 38910M69PE0 belongs to the restraint system (SRS) of Suzuki. It measures via the crash sensors whether an impact has occurred, selects in an emergency which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system constantly.

The unit also checks the wiring to the components. If it detects a deviation, it stores it and displays it via the airbag warning light.

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

Why does the control unit 38910M69PE0 fail?

Most failures are caused by stored crash data. It remains in the control unit after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it.

Other causes are of a general nature:

• Aged electronic components
• Cold solder joints
• Moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

It is precisely the interplay of these factors that can make troubleshooting time-consuming.

How can you tell that the 38910M69PE0 is defective?

A defect on the 38910M69PE0 can become apparent through a fault message in the instrument cluster, accompanied by an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or comes on intermittently. In addition, the diagnostic tool may be unable to establish a connection to the control unit, and the fault memory remains occupied.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. Such signs should not be ignored, even if the vehicle appears roadworthy.

How far the fault reaches in the system only becomes clear when the fault memory is read out.

Which vehicles is the 38910M69PE0 fitted in?

The unit 38910M69PE0 can be found in these vehicles: Suzuki Ignis MF33S.

Here are the vehicles recorded so far for this control unit.

• Suzuki Ignis MF33S

Before removal, read out the fault memory to rule out plugs and cables. Only then is it worthwhile to compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page.

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

How does the repair of the 38910M69PE0 work?

Before removal, you read out the fault memory and attach the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit in, well packed. Airbag24 inspects the unit, repairs it, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test before the unit is returned.

The repair takes place at Airbag24, not in the vehicle. For inspecting, repairing and testing there, 3–4 working days are normally planned.

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 38910M69PE0 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 38910M69PE0 to Airbag24 as a parcel, or book a UPS collection. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel. Pack the unit shock-resistant so that it arrives undamaged.