Airbag control unit with part number 98820-7FY0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-7FY0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-7FY0A is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Nissan. It evaluates the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit makes this decision within fractions of a second. It also continuously checks the connected components.

It indicates faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident, the control unit also stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-7FY0A fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data, even if no airbag has fired. Other causes lie in the electronics and the connections of the unit.

Other causes include:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion on plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or from starting with an external power source

An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase the crash data. Airbag24 takes care of this deletion as part of the repair.

How can you tell that the 98820-7FY0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates faults at 98820-7FY0A, sometimes constantly, sometimes only intermittently. A fault memory that cannot be cleared, and a lack of connection to the diagnostic tool, confirm the suspicion.

These signs occur individually or together:

• airbag warning light that is on constantly or intermittently
• error message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

As long as such signs persist, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 98820-7FY0A fitted in?

The listing belongs to this part number. The control unit 98820-7FY0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020).

These vehicles are on record:

• Nissan Rogue T32 (2013-2020)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page is one step; it only shows that it is the right unit. In addition, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result reveals 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 98820-7FY0A work?

At Airbag24, checking, repairing and function testing take 3–4 working days as a rule. During this time, defective components are replaced and the crash data is deleted.

You start by having the fault memory read out and enclosing the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create the repair order online.

You pack the unit well and send it in. Airbag24 examines it on the test bench and carries out a function test; afterwards your own unit comes back 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 98820-7FY0A get to Airbag24?

Either you send the control unit 98820-7FY0A to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you choose a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS handles the return after the repair.

The printed repair order goes in the parcel. Pack the unit shockproof.