Airbag control unit with part number 98820-5X60A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-5X60A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-5X60A forms the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Nissan. It reads the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors everything continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

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

You do not notice the ongoing monitoring while driving.

Why does the control unit 98820-5X60A fail?

The most common cause of a failure of the 98820-5X60A is stored crash data, even if no airbag was triggered. Other causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, as well as voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase crash data. Airbag24 erases it during the repair. The other causes include:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

How can you tell that the 98820-5X60A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the 98820-5X60A permanently or intermittently. In addition, the instrument cluster shows a fault message, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. The warning light should therefore be checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-5X60A fitted in?

The 98820-5X60A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Navara D40 Facelift (2007-2015) and D40 (2005-2007).

The list shows the vehicles for which this part number is stored.

• Nissan Navara D40 Facelift (2007-2015)
• Nissan Navara D40 (2005-2007)

On the one hand, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms the correct unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the trigger.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285001734, 28556 4X00A, 28556 5X00A, 28556 JR53C, 28556 JR60C, 28556 JR65C.

How does the repair of the 98820-5X60A work?

First have the fault memory read out and include the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the 98820-5X60A. Then create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and runs a function test. You send in the well-packed unit beforehand; afterwards the unit is sent 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 98820-5X60A get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 98820-5X60A in as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pad the unit shock-proof.