Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6FK0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6FK0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6FK0A is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Nissan. It checks the signals from the crash sensors, decides within fractions of a second in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the entire system continuously. It shows faults via the airbag warning light.

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

Why does the control unit 98820-6FK0A fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other possible causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Stored crash data cannot be detected from the outside. That is why only reading the fault memory shows which cause applies.

The other causes can relate to connections. Cold solder joints and corrosion on plug connections disrupt the signal, and a weak battery or jump-starting can cause voltage spikes that affect the unit.

How can you tell that the 98820-6FK0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, 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 deploy.

The warning light is the most important warning sign, and a permanently lit indicator should not be ignored. So the defect can become apparent not only during an inspection, but already in the instrument cluster.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6FK0A fitted in?

The control unit 98820-6FK0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The following list shows the vehicles that are recorded in our data for this part number.

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 98820-1VK0A, 98820-1VL0A, 98820-4BS0A, 98820-6RR0C, 98820-6RR0D, 98820-6RR0E.

How does the repair of the 98820-6FK0A work?

First have the fault memory read out, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send in the unit. At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test before your own 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 98820-6FK0A get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge, and after the repair Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit so that it is shockproof.