Airbag control unit with part number 98820-7FL0C

What does the airbag control unit 98820-7FL0C do?

The airbag control unit 98820-7FL0C is the central control unit of the SRS for Nissan. It processes the measured values of the crash sensors and determines in an accident, within milliseconds, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to be triggered.

The unit monitors the entire restraint system continuously. If it reports a fault, this appears via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself afterwards.

Why does the control unit 98820-7FL0C fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even without an airbag having triggered. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery.

Crash data cannot be deleted with a normal diagnostic tool, so a simple reset does not help.

A jump start or a weak battery also strain the electronics, and faults can arise from them as well.

How can you tell that the 98820-7FL0C is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on constantly or intermittently, an error message appears on the display, the diagnostic tool finds no control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light means that airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Have the condition checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-7FL0C fitted in?

The control unit 98820-7FL0C from Nissan is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

Below you will find the list of vehicles recorded for this part number.

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Compare the number on the removed unit with this page, and you will know 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 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 98820-7FL0C work?

First read out the fault memory and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 98820-7FL0C. Afterwards, create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, reworks defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Then your own unit comes back to you.

At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing takes 3–4 working days as a rule.

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 98820-7FL0C get to Airbag24?

You either send the control unit 98820-7FL0C as a package, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the package; pack the unit shock-proof.