Airbag control unit with part number 98820-5RY0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-5RY0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-5RY0A is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Nissan. It evaluates crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. Faults appear via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. Monitoring of sensors, wiring and trigger circuits carries on in the meantime.

Why does the control unit 98820-5RY0A fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even when no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Airbag24 erases crash data during the repair; the other causes are narrowed down during the test.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or when jump-start cables are connected. Moisture mainly affects the contacts of the plug connections.

How can you tell that the 98820-5RY0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently and shows a fault message in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool does not establish a connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. The warning light is therefore a signal that you should take seriously promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-5RY0A fitted in?

The control unit 98820-5RY0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Kicks P15 (2016-2020) and P15 Facelift (2020-2024).

Below you will see the vehicles that we have on record for this part number.

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

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the right unit. Whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by the fault memory read-out.

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

How does the repair of the 98820-5RY0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. The processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is returned to you.

The processing time of 3–4 working days applies only to the testing, repair and function test at Airbag24. 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 98820-5RY0A get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.