Airbag control unit with part number 98820-5RE0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-5RE0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-5RE0A is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Nissan. It evaluates the crash sensors and determines in a fraction of a second during an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The system monitors the unit continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-5RE0A fail?

Crash data from an accident are the most common cause, even if no airbag was deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them, but Airbag24 deletes them during the repair. In addition there are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

The crash data stay stored until they are specifically erased, and this also applies if the vehicle carried on driving normally after the event.

The other causes arise gradually. Electronics age, solder joints can give way and moisture attacks plug connections. Voltage spikes stress the electronics as soon as the battery weakens.

How can you tell that the 98820-5RE0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy.

These signs are clear enough to trigger a check. The warning light makes the defect visible before it makes itself felt in other ways.

Please have the display clarified promptly so that the cause is established.

Which vehicles is the 98820-5RE0A fitted in?

The airbag control unit 98820-5RE0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Kicks P15 (2016-2020) and P15 Facelift (2020-2024).

The known vehicles for this part number are shown in the following overview.

• Nissan Kicks P15 (2016-2020)
• Nissan Kicks P15 Facelift (2020-2024)

(a) Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only ensures that it is the correct unit. (b) Have the fault memory read out before removal, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 98820-5RX0B.

How does the repair of the 98820-5RE0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for checking, repairing and testing.

The sequence is prescribed so that work on the vehicle is carried out safely. Pack the unit well before you send it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then 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 98820-5RE0A get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-5RE0A as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.