Airbag control unit with part number 98221FJ360

What does the airbag control unit 98221FJ360 do?

The 98221FJ360 is the airbag control unit that controls the restraint systems (SRS) in Subaru. Based on the crash sensors, it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation, it monitors the system continuously and shows detected faults on the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it records crash data and locks itself. Only a repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 98221FJ360 fail?

Stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plugs, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The other causes act over a longer period or through electrical stress, for example from a weak battery or a jump start. Which of them applies must be shown by the check.

How can you tell that the 98221FJ360 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently. In addition, fault messages appear, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

As long as the fault persists, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency. A check is therefore advisable without delay.

Which vehicles is the 98221FJ360 fitted in?

The 98221FJ360 was installed in these models: Subaru XV GP (2011-2016) and GP Facelift (2016-2018); Subaru Impreza GJ (2011-2018) and GP (2011-2018).

The assigned vehicles are shown in the following list.

• Subaru XV GP (2011-2016)
• Subaru XV GP Facelift (2016-2018)
• Subaru Impreza GJ (2011-2018)
• Subaru Impreza GP (2011-2018)

Compare the number on the label of the unit with this page. This tells you whether you have the right control unit in front of you. Whether the unit is defective, or whether a cable or plug is the cause, will only be shown by reading out the fault memory beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 150300-9400, 152300-6130, 1523003971, 98221FE020, 98221FE100, 98221FJ030.

How does the repair of the 98221FJ360 work?

First, have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Afterwards, you create a repair order online and send the unit in, well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test; then your own unit is sent back. 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 98221FJ360 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Returns after the repair go by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the control unit needs shock-proof packaging.