What is a Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit?
The Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit is the central brain of your vehicle's passive safety system. It continuously monitors impact sensors and other system components to deploy the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners precisely and within seconds in the event of an accident, thereby maximizing occupant safety.
This essential component is specifically designed for the Nissan Qashqai J10 series, built approximately from 2007 to 2013. It coordinates the entire airbag function, regardless of your model's engine, including diesel variants.
Why is the Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit defective?
A Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit can fail for a variety of reasons, often after an accident, due to aging electronics, or due to voltage spikes, such as after a jump start. If the control unit no longer functions properly, safety functions are impaired and the airbag warning light illuminates.
After an accident, the control unit stores so-called crash data, which prevents it from being restarted without a reset. Internal electronic errors or corrosion in connectors can also lead to a failure, requiring immediate repair or replacement.
Faults in the vehicle's electrical system, such as open circuits in the driver's airbag circuit or problems after a battery change, can also contribute to control unit malfunctions. A precise diagnosis in the workshop is essential to determine the exact cause of the failure and perform the necessary repair.
Common error codes for Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit repair
During diagnostics and repairs of the Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit, specific error codes may occur that directly indicate malfunctions in the control unit or its peripherals. These B-codes are issued by the system and indicate the need for action to restore full safety.
- B1015 → Airbag control unit malfunction → The control unit itself has an internal defect.
- B1049 → Driver airbag circuit open circuit → There is a problem in the circuit to the driver airbag that is registered by the control unit.
- B1054 → Driver's side front airbag open circuit → The driver's side front airbag circuit is open or faulty.
- B1129 → Right side airbag malfunction → A defect in the control unit or in the circuit of the right side airbag is detected.
- B1139 → Airbag control unit malfunction → A general malfunction of the airbag control unit is registered.
- B1155 → Error after jump start/battery change → Problems related to the power supply of the control unit after external jump start or battery change.
What part numbers are available for the Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit repair?
For Nissan Qashqai J10 airbag control unit repairs, various original OEM part numbers are available to ensure compatibility with your vehicle. These numbers identify the exact replacement part and are crucial for precise identification and successful restoration of airbag system function.
It's important to check the exact part number of your old control unit or to determine the correct number using the VIN. The numbers listed here have been verified for the Nissan Qashqai J10 and can be used as original or functionally exact replacement numbers.
- Nissan Original/OEM: 98820BK10A
- Nissan Original/OEM: 98820EY21B
- Nissan Original/OEM: 98820JD10A
- Nissan Original/OEM: 98820JD000
- Nissan Original/OEM: 988204EH0C
- Nissan Original/OEM: 98820BT40A
- Nissan Original/OEM: 25567EB301