Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6RZ0B

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6RZ0B do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6RZ0B is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Nissan. Using the crash sensors, it detects an impact and determines which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It monitors the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6RZ0B fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. In the 98820-6RZ0B, aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

Crash data cannot be deleted with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it as part of the repair. The unit may also fail for other reasons, which are listed below:

• ageing of the electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plugs
• voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or jump-starting

How can you tell that the 98820-6RZ0B is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently. In addition there may be a fault message in the instrument cluster, a disrupted connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

In this case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency. The warning light is therefore a clear sign that must be taken seriously.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6RZ0B fitted in?

The 98820-6RZ0B is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The list of vehicles for this part number follows:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Matching the part number on the label with this page confirms that it is the correct unit, nothing more. Whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is the cause only becomes clear from the fault memory read out beforehand.

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 98820-6RZ0B 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. At Airbag24, testing, repairing and checking 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, after which your own unit is returned.

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 98820-6RZ0B get to Airbag24?

You can send the 98820-6RZ0B in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS.

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