Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6TA0C

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6TA0C do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6TA0C is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Nissan. It evaluates the signals of the crash sensors, decides in a collision within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Faults are reported via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. Monitoring runs in the background while the system is in operation.

Precisely because triggering has to happen so quickly, the unit's flawless operation is of great importance.

Why does the control unit 98820-6TA0C fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remain in the memory of the control unit after the accident. They are therefore a cause that cannot be remedied without repair.

Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, and moisture and corrosion at plug connections impair function over time. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, can add further strain.

How can you tell that the 98820-6TA0C is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit. The fault memory also cannot be cleared.

The following signs show up in detail:

• airbag warning light is on permanently
• airbag warning light is on intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• no connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

Have the system checked when these signs occur, rather than guessing the cause yourself. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to deploy.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6TA0C fitted in?

The airbag control unit 98820-6TA0C is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The vehicles listed for this part number are shown here:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows that you have the right unit in front of you. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result 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 98820-6TA0C work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and then remove the control unit 98820-6TA0C. Then create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24 the unit is first checked on the test bench. Defective components are replaced, the stored crash data is deleted and a function test is carried out.

After that 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 98820-6TA0C get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 98820-6TA0C as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof.