Airbag control unit with part number 98820-6XK0B

What does the airbag control unit 98820-6XK0B do?

The airbag control unit 98820-6XK0B is part of the restraint system (SRS) at Nissan. It analyses the data from the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit monitors the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light. It depends on reliable connections for this.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-6XK0B fail?

The most common cause with the 98820-6XK0B is that crash data remain in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

This crash data remains stored until Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

The other causes lie mainly in the electronics and their connections. Moisture, corrosion and solder joints play a role here.

How can you tell that the 98820-6XK0B is defective?

A fault in the 98820-6XK0B first shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. Other signs are a fault message in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

The warning light gives a clear sign that the system is not fully operational.

So follow up on the signal and have the control unit checked.

Which vehicles is the 98820-6XK0B fitted in?

The control unit 98820-6XK0B is fitted at Nissan in the following vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

The vehicles for this unit are listed below.

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or 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 98820-6XK0B work?

You read out the fault memory and attach the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the control unit 98820-6XK0B, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 generally needs 3–4 working days for testing, repairing and checking.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then 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 98820-6XK0B get to Airbag24?

The control unit 98820-6XK0B is sent in as a parcel or handed over via a UPS collection booked for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

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