Airbag control unit with part number 77960-SCA-G014-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-SCA-G014-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-SCA-G014-M1 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in vehicles from Honda. It reads the crash sensors and determines which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in an accident.

This decision is made within milliseconds. The unit also monitors the system continuously, and faults appear via the airbag warning light.

If an accident occurs, the control unit secures the crash data and then locks itself. This process makes the unit an important starting point for workshops.

Why does the control unit 77960-SCA-G014-M1 fail?

In most cases stored crash data is behind it, left over from an accident, even without a triggered airbag. These data cannot be removed with a usual diagnostic tool.

Airbag24 deletes them during the repair. Other causes are also possible:

• electronic components that weaken over the years
• solder joints that have gone cold
• moisture and corrosion on the plugs
• voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start

How can you tell that the 77960-SCA-G014-M1 is defective?

If the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or only now and then, and a fault message also appears, a defect is suspected. The same applies if the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit or the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light is the clearest indication the vehicle gives. As long as the control unit is not working perfectly, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not respond in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 77960-SCA-G014-M1 fitted in?

The control unit 77960-SCA-G014-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda CR-V 2 RD (2001-2006). The part number on the unit decides whether the assignment fits.

The vehicles belonging to this part number are listed below.

• Honda CR-V 2 RD (2001-2006)

Before removal, compare the part number on the label of your unit. The advice to have the fault memory read out beforehand applies here too, so you know whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 77960-S9A-A924-M1, 77960-SWA-G214-M4.

How does the repair of the 77960-SCA-G014-M1 work?

Before removal you read out the fault memory and attach the log. Next you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then you create a repair order online and pack the unit carefully before sending it in.

Airbag24 checks the control unit on the test bench and repairs defective components where necessary. The crash data is then deleted and a function test follows. Afterwards the unit goes back to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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 77960-SCA-G014-M1 get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.