Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6RS0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6RS0A do?

The control unit 98820-6RS0A acts as the airbag control unit for the restraint system (SRS) in Nissan. In a crash it evaluates the sensor signals and decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. It shows faults via the airbag warning light.

While the vehicle is being driven, it monitors the system continuously and enters any irregularities in the fault memory.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6RS0A fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes.

The remaining causes concern the electronics and their connections:

• Aged electronic components that lose their function
• Cold solder joints on the circuit board
• Moisture or corrosion at plug connections
• Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Only an inspection of the unit will establish whether one of these causes applies.

How can you tell that the 98820-6RS0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or comes on intermittently. Fault messages appear, the diagnostic tool finds no contact with the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The warning light is therefore a clear signal that the system needs checking and cannot simply be ignored.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6RS0A fitted in?

This assignment applies only to this part number. The airbag control unit 98820-6RS0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The list below shows the vehicles individually.

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit.

Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as only the log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 98820 JM100, 98820-1VK0A, 98820-1VL0A, 98820-4BS0A, 98820-7FL9E, 98820-9FM0A.

How does the repair of the 98820-6RS0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach 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. Airbag24 inspects it, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test, which normally takes 3–4 working days.

The order of the first steps serves safety and is therefore mandatory.

Processing at Airbag24 consists exclusively of inspecting, repairing and testing.

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 98820-6RS0A get to Airbag24?

The control unit is sent to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you can book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Return shipping after the repair is by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-resistant.