Airbag control unit with part number 98820-5KA0E

What does the airbag control unit 98820-5KA0E do?

The restraint system (SRS) control unit in Nissan is the airbag control unit 98820-5KA0E. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and, in an accident, triggers the intended airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds.

During operation it monitors the entire system and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

An accident causes the unit to store crash data and lock itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-5KA0E fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause of a failure of the 98820-5KA0E, even without a triggered airbag. Further causes lie in the electronics and at the connections.

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion on plug connectors
• voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting

Crash data cannot be erased with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

How can you tell that the 98820-5KA0E is defective?

When the 98820-5KA0E is defective, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on, sometimes permanently and sometimes only intermittently. Added to this are a fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

As a result, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. Therefore have the vehicle checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-5KA0E fitted in?

The control unit 98820-5KA0E is installed in these types: Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020).

The list shows the vehicle models for which this part number is recorded.

• Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020)

You compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, to make sure you are working on the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or a wire, plug or cable is the cause.

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 98820-5KA0E work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the 98820-5KA0E. Next, create a repair order online and send in the unit.

Airbag24 replaces defective components on the test bench before stored crash data is erased and a functional test follows. Processing there usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards your own unit goes 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 98820-5KA0E get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-5KA0E as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back by UPS after the repair.

Pack the unit shockproof, and put the printed repair order into the parcel.