Airbag control unit with part number 98820-9PM0A

What does the airbag control unit 98820-9PM0A do?

In the vehicle from Nissan, the airbag control unit 98820-9PM0A handles the evaluation of the restraint system (SRS). It processes the signals of the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It also monitors the function of the system and shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 98820-9PM0A fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Added to this are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data stays stored even if no airbag has triggered in this vehicle. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it; Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The other causes affect the electronics directly. Components age, solder joints go cold, and moisture corrodes the contacts at the plug connections.

Voltage spikes also belong here, for example with a weak battery or when starting with jump leads.

How can you tell that the 98820-9PM0A is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster signals a defect when it lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message may appear in the instrument cluster, or the diagnostic tool does not find the control unit. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

A fault memory that cannot be cleared is also among the signs. The display is the hint the vehicle gives itself, so have it checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 98820-9PM0A fitted in?

The control unit 98820-9PM0A is found in these vehicles: Nissan Pathfinder R52 Facelift (2016-2021) and R52 (2013-2016).

The overview as a list:

• Nissan Pathfinder R52 Facelift (2016-2021)
• Nissan Pathfinder R52 (2013-2016)

Checking the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page only confirms the identity of the unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 285013305, 98820-9PC5A, 98820-9WD1A.

How does the repair of the 98820-9PM0A work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test.

The sequence is mandatory for your safety. Checking, repair and function test take 3–4 working days at Airbag24.

Afterwards your own unit goes 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 98820-9PM0A get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shock-proof.