Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6KM0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6KM0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6KM0A coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in the Nissan. From the signals of the crash sensors it calculates within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

In addition, the unit monitors the entire system during operation. The check covers the sensors, the wiring and the seatbelt pretensioners.

If it finds a fault, it switches on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident the control unit records crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6KM0A fail?

With the 98820-6KM0A, stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has triggered; aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections and voltage spikes are further causes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Aged electronic components and cold solder joints are also possible causes. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections can disturb the connection.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, are also among the causes.

How can you tell that the 98820-6KM0A is defective?

A defect on the 98820-6KM0A shows itself through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up constantly or intermittently, through an error message, through a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and through a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The warning light indicates the fault, so have the finding checked promptly. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6KM0A fitted in?

The 98820-6KM0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Frontier D23 (2015-2020); Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020).

The following list shows the vehicles for which this number is on record.

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

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only shows you have the right unit. Before removal, have the fault memory read out, because only that result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

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 98820-6KM0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit; afterwards create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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

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 98820-6KM0A get to Airbag24?

The 98820-6KM0A reaches Airbag24 either as a parcel or via a UPS collection booked for an extra charge. After the repair it is returned by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel, and pack the unit shockproof.