Airbag control unit with part number 98820-ZR10D

What does the airbag control unit 98820-ZR10D do?

The control unit 98820-ZR10D is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Nissan. It monitors the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the system constantly while doing so.

If the unit detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. That way you know that something is wrong in the restraint system.

After an accident, it also locks itself and has stored crash data in the process.

Why does the control unit 98820-ZR10D fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause of the failure of control unit 98820-ZR10D, even if no airbag has been triggered. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Such data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool, so simply reading it out removes nothing.

Aged electronic components and cold solder joints lead to malfunctions over a longer period. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections disrupt the signal transmission.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or when connecting a jump start.

How can you tell that the 98820-ZR10D is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears in the instrument cluster. At the same time, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit 98820-ZR10D, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Such signs are better taken seriously before you drive further.

In the event of such a finding, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to deploy in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 98820-ZR10D fitted in?

The unit with the part number 98820-ZR10D is fitted in these vehicles: Nissan Titan A60 (2004-2015).

Our assignment has these models recorded for this control unit:

• Nissan Titan A60 (2004-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so that you can be sure you have the right unit. In addition, have the fault memory read out before removal, because only this 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 0 285 014 624, 1520831000, 152083100B, 1520831U00, 1520831U01, 1520831U0A.

How does the repair of the 98820-ZR10D work?

You first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery, and only then do you remove the control unit 98820-ZR10D. Finally, create the repair order online and pack the unit well.

Airbag24 checks the unit, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and runs a function test. Your own unit is then returned. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days for this work 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-ZR10D get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 98820-ZR10D in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS after the repair.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-proof.