Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6SA0D

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6SA0D do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6SA0D belongs to the restraint system (SRS) at Nissan. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously.

Faults are not ignored silently but shown on the airbag warning light. The evaluation is therefore electronic and at the same time designed for the emergency.

An accident causes crash data to remain in the memory and the unit to lock itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6SA0D fail?

The most common cause at the 98820-6SA0D is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool does not remove it. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture, corrosion and voltage spikes.

Crash data are entries in the memory that are removed during a repair. Airbag24 takes care of this as part of the check.

Aged components and cold solder joints become particularly noticeable under load. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connectors, while voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, overload components.

How can you tell that the 98820-6SA0D is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, an error message, a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared indicate the defect. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

The warning light may stay on continuously or only flicker occasionally. Both are a warning that you must take seriously.

A fault memory that cannot be cleared is a clear indication of a problem in the system.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6SA0D fitted in?

The control unit 98820-6SA0D is listed for Nissan in the vehicles with this part number: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The assignment is shown in this list:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this shows whether the control unit 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 98820 JM100, 98820-1VK0A, 98820-1VL0A, 98820-4BS0A, 98820-7FL9E, 98820-9FM0A.

How does the repair of the 98820-6SA0D work?

You read out the fault memory 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.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. The processing usually takes 3–4 working days, after which your own unit is sent back.

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 98820-6SA0D get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-6SA0D as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit shockproof.