Airbag control unit with part number 98221SJ060

What does the airbag control unit 98221SJ060 do?

The 98221SJ060 is the airbag control unit for the restraint system in Subaru. It processes crash sensor data, selects the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners that fire in an accident, and monitors the system continuously.

It shows faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and blocks itself.

Why does the control unit 98221SJ060 fail?

After an accident, stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has fired. Other causes include ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture at plug connections and voltage spikes.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove the crash data. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Ageing and cold solder joints affect the electronics, moisture and corrosion affect the plugs. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or a jump-start.

How can you tell that the 98221SJ060 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears there. In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light is the most visible sign of a fault in the restraint system.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy. Therefore have the fault checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98221SJ060 fitted in?

The control unit 98221SJ060 is fitted in these vehicles: Subaru Forester SK (2018-2021) and SK Facelift (from 2021). Check beforehand whether your own car is among them.

Here follows the list of vehicles recorded for this part number:

• Subaru Forester SK (2018-2021)
• Subaru Forester SK Facelift (from 2021)

On the one hand, compare the part number of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that it is the right unit, nothing more. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out, because only that shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 1523004370, 98221FC210, 98221SJ000, 98221SJ001.

How does the repair of the 98221SJ060 work?

The process begins with reading out the fault memory, with the log enclosed. Only then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create the repair order online and pack the unit well.

Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards you receive your own unit 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 98221SJ060 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit in a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel, and the unit is packed shockproof.