Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6KP0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6KP0A do?

The 98820-6KP0A is the airbag control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Nissan. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident.

The unit also monitors the system constantly and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6KP0A fail?

Crash data stored after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, which can also lead to a failure of the 98820-6KP0A.

Stored crash data cannot be deleted with a standard diagnostic tool, which is exactly why Airbag24 removes it during the repair. This makes a clean check of the control unit possible without old entries distorting the results.

The other causes concern the electronics, the plug connections and the power supply. Voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or a jump start, and moisture can attack contacts over the long term.

How can you tell that the 98820-6KP0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently. In addition there are fault messages in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

With these signs, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy in an emergency. These indications must therefore be taken seriously and must not be postponed.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6KP0A fitted in?

The 98820-6KP0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Frontier D23 (2015-2020); Nissan Navara D23 (2015-2020).

Here is the list of vehicles for this part number:

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

A comparison of the part number on the label with this page only confirms that you have the correct unit in front of you, nothing more. Have the fault memory read out in advance. Only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or a 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 98820-6KP0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. The checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and removes the stored crash data. A function test follows, and then your own unit goes 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 98820-6KP0A get to Airbag24?

You can send the 98820-6KP0A as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is also made by UPS.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the control unit must be packed shock-proof.