Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6KN0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6KN0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6KN0A manages the restraint system (SRS) of Nissan. In an accident it evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire. After an accident it stores crash data and is locked afterwards.

Monitoring of the entire system runs in the background. If a fault occurs, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up and the fault is saved in the fault memory.

Why does the control unit 98820-6KN0A fail?

Crash data from an accident that remain in the memory are the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes in the vehicle electrical system are also possible.

A normal diagnostic tool can read the crash data, but cannot erase them. Airbag24 removes them during the repair.

The other triggers lie in the electronics itself. Components can lose their performance over time, solder joints can stay cold or lose contact, and moisture and corrosion attack the plug connections. Even brief voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or a jump-start, can be the origin.

How can you tell that the 98820-6KN0A is defective?

Typical signs are an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that is on permanently or intermittently, an error message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection from the diagnostic tool to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The light is a clear warning. It shows that the system has detected a fault, even if the vehicle behaves inconspicuously in everyday use.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy. Therefore have the fault checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6KN0A fitted in?

This control unit 98820-6KN0A is fitted in the following vehicles: Nissan Frontier D23 (2015-2020); Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020).

In detail:

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

Compare the part number on the label of your removed unit with this page. This shows you that it is the correct unit, but nothing more. Have the fault memory read out beforehand as well, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is responsible.

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 98820-6KN0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench and replaces defective components. The stored crash data are erased, then a function test follows, and the unit is returned to you. Checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days.

Please keep to this order when removing the unit, as it protects 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 98820-6KN0A get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-6KN0A as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the unit so that it lies securely in the carton.