Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6SV2A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6SV2A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6SV2A forms the central electronics of the restraint system in Nissan vehicles. It continuously checks the sensor signals, decides in the event of an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system during operation.

Detected faults are shown via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6SV2A fail?

The most common cause with the 98820-6SV2A is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A diagnostic tool available in shops cannot clear it from the memory. Ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture with corrosion on plug contacts and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

As long as the crash data remains in the memory, the fault persists, and it only disappears once it is specifically removed.

The other causes concern the electronics themselves or their connections. Salt and moisture attack the contacts, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery, put strain on the components.

How can you tell that the 98820-6SV2A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently when the 98820-6SV2A is defective. An accompanying error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

With such signs, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. The warning light therefore makes the condition visible and calls for clarification.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6SV2A fitted in?

The control unit 98820-6SV2A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020). The allocation refers to Nissan.

The vehicles with this unit are:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the correct unit. Also have the fault memory read out before removal. Only this 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 98820-6SV2A work?

Have the fault memory of the 98820-6SV2A read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

You create the repair order online, then pack the unit securely and send it in. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is returned 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 98820-6SV2A get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-6SV2A as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the unit so that it is shock-proof.