Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6TL0D

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6TL0D do?

The control unit 98820-6TL0D is the airbag control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Nissan. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It shows detected 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 98820-6TL0D fail?

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

The crash data remains stored in the control unit and shows up as an entry in the fault memory during every diagnosis. That no airbag was triggered changes nothing about this.

Aged electronic components and cold solder joints cause irregular contact problems. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connections, and voltage spikes put additional stress on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 98820-6TL0D is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. In a crash, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The warning light shows the state of the system directly and is therefore the most important warning sign. A look after switching on the ignition is enough to tell.

If the connection to the diagnostic tool is missing, a connector or a cable can be the cause rather than the control unit itself.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6TL0D fitted in?

The control unit 98820-6TL0D is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The list shows the models on record for this part number:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Having the fault memory read out before you remove the unit, on the other hand, shows whether the control unit is defective or a connector 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 98820-6TL0D work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is fixed for safety reasons and must not be reversed.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Afterwards the 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 98820-6TL0D get to Airbag24?

A parcel or a UPS collection for an extra charge brings the control unit 98820-6TL0D to Airbag24. Return shipment after the repair is made by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.