Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6GG0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6GG0A do?

In the Nissan vehicle, the control unit 98820-6GG0A acts as the central unit of the restraint system (SRS). It reads the signals from the crash sensors and, in an emergency, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger. After an accident it records crash data and locks itself; only the repair lifts the lock.

It also monitors the system continuously. It indicates faults via the airbag warning light.

Why does the control unit 98820-6GG0A fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, which can occur even when no airbag has deployed; it cannot be erased with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible.

Crash data is a record of the accident process stored in the memory of the unit. Ageing components and cold solder joints can only be narrowed down by testing.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, can stress the electronics just as moisture on the contacts can.

How can you tell that the 98820-6GG0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. A fault is shown in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may therefore fail to deploy.

As soon as any of these indications appears, the system should be checked. You should not ignore warnings of this kind.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6GG0A fitted in?

The airbag control unit 98820-6GG0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan 370Z Z34 Facelift (2013-2020) and Z34 (2008-2013).

These vehicles are assigned:

• Nissan 370Z Z34 Facelift (2013-2020)
• Nissan 370Z Z34 (2008-2013)

Before removal, you should compare the part number on the label with this page. This comparison only shows that it is the correct unit, not whether it is defective. You should therefore have the fault memory read out in advance, as this shows whether the control unit or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 25348 1A33B, 98820 1EJ1A, 98820-1EA0A, 98820-1ER0A, K8820-1EA0A, K8820-1EJ0A.

How does the repair of the 98820-6GG0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send in the unit well packed. Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test; processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

After that, your own unit is returned to you. This period refers solely to checking, repairing and testing 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 98820-6GG0A get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS handles the return of the unit after the repair. Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.

Sturdy packaging with sufficient padding protects the unit from transport damage.