Airbag control unit with part number 98820-5KA0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-5KA0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-5KA0A is the central control unit of the SRS for Nissan. It evaluates the crash sensors and, in an emergency, triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds.

While the vehicle is in operation, the electronics monitor all components of the system. If they detect a fault, they activate the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

An accident leaves crash data behind, and the control unit locks itself afterwards.

Why does the control unit 98820-5KA0A fail?

With the 98820-5KA0A, stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Aged components, cold solder joints and corrosion on plugs, as well as voltage spikes, are also possible causes.

From the outside, the causes can hardly be told apart with certainty, so the unit has to be examined internally.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. The inspection on the test bench shows which of the other causes is present.

How can you tell that the 98820-5KA0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the 98820-5KA0A permanently or intermittently as soon as the system detects a fault. Added to this are a fault message, a diagnostic tool without a connection, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy.

The warning light is the clearest signal the vehicle gives. It must not be ignored, even if the car seems inconspicuous in everyday use.

A fault memory with entries that cannot be removed indicates a fault that still exists.

Which vehicles is the 98820-5KA0A fitted in?

The control unit 98820-5KA0A is fitted in this vehicle: Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020).

Here is an overview of the vehicles for which this part number is registered:

• Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020)

Comparing the number on the label of the removed unit with this page only clarifies that you have the correct unit. Whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause is shown by the fault memory, which you should have read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0 285 015 304, 98820 6KB0A, 98820 EB01D, 988204KJ1A.

How does the repair of the 98820-5KA0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only after that remove the control unit 98820-5KA0A. Next, create the repair order online and send the unit in, well packed.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. The processing time is normally 3–4 working days. Finally, your own unit is returned 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 98820-5KA0A get to Airbag24?

The control unit 98820-5KA0A reaches Airbag24 either as a parcel or through a UPS collection, which you book for an extra charge. The return shipment is always made by UPS.

Include the printed repair order in the parcel and protect the unit against impacts.