Airbag control unit with part number 898146938Y

What does the airbag control unit 898146938Y do?

For Isuzu, the airbag control unit 898146938Y takes over control of the restraint system (SRS). It evaluates the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The electronics continuously check the connections and components of the system. If they detect a fault, a message appears via the airbag warning light.

An accident also means that the unit records crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 898146938Y fail?

Crash data held in the unit after an accident is the most common trigger with the 898146938Y, regardless of whether an airbag fired. Other triggers are ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on the connectors, and voltage spikes.

A usual diagnostic tool cannot access the crash data. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

How strongly the other causes are involved in an individual case remains open without examination.

How can you tell that the 898146938Y is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on a faulty 898146938Y either permanently or intermittently. In addition, the instrument cluster shows an error message, the diagnostic tool finds no connection, or the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags or seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

An examination is therefore advisable without delay.

Which vehicles is the 898146938Y fitted in?

The following vehicles are fitted with the control unit 898146938Y: Isuzu D-Max RT85 (2012-2019).

The models are shown in the overview below.

• Isuzu D-Max RT85 (2012-2019)

Comparing the part number on the removed unit's label with this page shows that it is the correct unit, nothing more. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is at fault is only established by the fault memory read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 898156441Y, 898159361Y.

How does the repair of the 898146938Y work?

First have the fault memory of the 898146938Y read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit. Finally, create a repair order online and send the well-packed unit in.

At Airbag24, the unit is first checked. Defective components are then replaced, the crash data is deleted and a functional test is carried out. After that, your own unit is sent back.

Processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days as a rule for checking, repairing and testing. 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 898146938Y get to Airbag24?

You send the 898146938Y as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS after the repair.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel. Pack the unit shock-proof so that it is not damaged in transit.