Airbag control unit with part number 898159361Y

What does the airbag control unit 898159361Y do?

The airbag control unit 898159361Y forms the core of the restraint system (SRS) in Isuzu. It receives information about impacts from the crash sensors, calculates within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners must be triggered, and monitors the system permanently.

The evaluation is bound to a tight time limit, which is why it takes place entirely inside the unit itself. It stores detected faults in the fault memory and passes them on to the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. For the workshop this means that after an incident the unit itself must be examined first.

Why does the control unit 898159361Y fail?

The most common cause of the 898159361Y is crash data from an accident that remain in memory, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

A standard diagnostic scanner does not remove this data, so the entry persists even after it has been read out.

Aging of the components adds to this. Solder joints can become brittle over time, while moisture and corrosion attack the plug contacts.

Voltage spikes are another factor. A weak battery or a jump start can load the unit.

How can you tell that the 898159361Y is defective?

A defect in the 898159361Y can be recognised by the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which stays on permanently or intermittently. In addition there is a fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

This warning light is a sign you should not ignore. It shows that the system has detected a fault and stays on for as long as the fault exists.

In the event of a fault, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. A prompt check is therefore advisable.

Which vehicles is the 898159361Y fitted in?

The 898159361Y is fitted in these vehicles: Isuzu D-Max RT85 (2012-2019).

The models for which this unit is registered are listed below.

• Isuzu D-Max RT85 (2012-2019)

On the one hand, it is worth comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only that result shows whether the control unit is the cause or whether a plug or cable is causing the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 898146938Y, 898156441Y.

How does the repair of the 898159361Y work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Afterwards pack the unit well and send it in. At Airbag24, testing and repair usually take 3–4 working days.

The sequence when removing the unit is binding, because it ensures safety.

Airbag24 checks the unit received on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and carries out a functional test. Afterwards your own unit comes back 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 898159361Y get to Airbag24?

You send the 898159361Y as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

Pack the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.