Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6RY0C

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6RY0C do?

As the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Nissan, the airbag control unit 98820-6RY0C evaluates the crash sensors. In a crash, it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, and it monitors the entire system.

It reports faults in the system via the airbag warning light. After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself; only the repair lifts the lock.

This monitoring runs throughout operation.

Why does the control unit 98820-6RY0C fail?

Crash data stored after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other possible causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase crash data. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

Over the years, electronic components age. Solder joints can go cold, moisture attacks the contacts, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start put strain on the circuit.

How can you tell that the 98820-6RY0C is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or lights up intermittently, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit, and the fault memory remains. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The light shows that the system has detected a fault as soon as the control unit registers it. So have individual illuminations checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6RY0C fitted in?

The airbag control unit 98820-6RY0C is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The vehicles for this part number at a glance:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand: only this log shows whether the control unit or 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 98820-6RY0C work?

To start the repair of the 98820-6RY0C, 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 unit in well packed. At Airbag24, testing, repair and function test usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test.

The 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 98820-6RY0C get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-6RY0C as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Print the repair order and put it in the parcel. Pack the unit shockproof.