Airbag control unit with part number 98820-9KE0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-9KE0A do?

The airbag control unit 98820-9KE0A coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Nissan. It reads the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to fire, and checks the system without pause. If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light.

The self-test runs in the background throughout the journey, so the control unit is always ready. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself; this state is the starting point of every fault search.

Why does the control unit 98820-9KE0A fail?

The most common cause at the 98820-9KE0A is crash data stored from an earlier accident, even if no airbag has triggered. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool, so it remains in the control unit until Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

Aged components and cold solder joints deteriorate gradually. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections lead to contact problems that become worse over time.

How can you tell that the 98820-9KE0A is defective?

A defect at the 98820-9KE0A shows first on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. An error message there, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared are further signs. Then the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger in an emergency.

The light reports the fault directly, so you do not have to look for it. A finding like this calls for a check, even if the car still drives.

Which vehicles is the 98820-9KE0A fitted in?

The 98820-9KE0A is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Almera N17 (2011-2020). The assignment applies to this part number.

Here are the vehicles stored for this part number:

• Nissan Almera N17 (2011-2020)

To compare, check the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page. This only tells you that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because this log alone 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 28556-9KN1B, 98820-9KA0A.

How does the repair of the 98820-9KE0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log to the parcel. Then disconnect the battery before you remove the 98820-9KE0A. Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit well for dispatch.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days; afterwards your 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 98820-9KE0A get to Airbag24?

You send the 98820-9KE0A to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends the repaired unit back to you by UPS.

Include the printed repair order with the parcel and protect the unit against knocks.