Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6KE0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6KE0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6KE0A controls the restraint system (SRS) in Nissan. It evaluates the crash sensors and decides in an impact which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The decision is made within milliseconds. At the same time, the unit checks the remaining components continuously for irregularities.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. The lock only ends once a repair has been carried out.

Why does the control unit 98820-6KE0A fail?

On the 98820-6KE0A, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove this data. Ageing and moisture also play an additional role.

Stored crash data means that fault messages persist. They do not disappear on their own, because they first have to be removed deliberately.

In addition, electronic components can age, solder joints can go cold, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, can stress the unit. The same applies to moisture and corrosion at the plug connections.

How can you tell that the 98820-6KE0A is defective?

Typical signs on the 98820-6KE0A are an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, error messages in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without a connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The warning light is among the most important signs. If it stays on after starting or flashes, have the finding checked promptly.

As long as the fault persists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6KE0A fitted in?

The control unit 98820-6KE0A is assigned for Nissan. It is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Frontier D23 (2015-2020); Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020).

The list is based on the part number and not on the outer appearance of the unit.

The assigned models are:

• Nissan Frontier D23 (2015-2020)
• Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020)

Read out the fault memory before removal. Then compare the part number on the label of the unit with your details, so that it is clear whether the control unit or a plug is causing the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0 285 015 304, 28556-8Z325, 285569Z510, 28556EA10A, 98820 6KB0A, 98820 EB01D.

How does the repair of the 98820-6KE0A work?

Checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days for the 98820-6KE0A. You take care of reading out the fault memory, removing the control unit and creating the repair order beforehand.

Attach the protocol of the fault memory and disconnect the battery before removing the unit. Create the repair order online and pack the control unit carefully.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, crash data is deleted and a function test follows. Your own unit then comes 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 98820-6KE0A get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-6KE0A as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

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