Airbag control unit with part number 98820-9GG0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-9GG0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-9GG0A is the central control unit of the SRS restraint system for Nissan. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit also monitors the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

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

Why does the control unit 98820-9GG0A fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and voltage spikes are further possible causes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete this crash data. It remains in the memory until it is specifically removed.

• Aged electronic components lose reliability over time.
• Cold solder joints disturb signal transmission.
• Moisture and corrosion affect plug connections.
• Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 98820-9GG0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. Accompanying this, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light starts to show the defect. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly fail to trigger.

A lit warning light is therefore a reason to have the system checked.

Which vehicles is the 98820-9GG0A fitted in?

The 98820-9GG0A was installed at Nissan in the following vehicles: Nissan Armada TA60 Facelift (2008-2016).

The models are listed separately:

• Nissan Armada TA60 Facelift (2008-2016)

Check whether the part number on the label of the removed unit matches this page. That way you can be sure you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only this log clarifies whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is causing the failure.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 98820-9GE9A, 988207S606.

How does the repair of the 98820-9GG0A work?

You have the fault memory read out and enclose the log before you disconnect the battery. Only then do you remove the control unit and create the repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The unit is sent in well packed. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Afterwards your own unit is sent back to the sender.

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 98820-9GG0A get to Airbag24?

You can send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back by UPS after the repair.

You pack the printed repair order into the parcel. Pack the unit so that it withstands shocks.