Airbag control unit with part number 77960-SFY-J612-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-SFY-J612-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-SFY-J612-M1 runs the restraint system (SRS) in Honda. It checks the crash sensors continuously, calculates within milliseconds in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors the overall system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Faults that the control unit detects are indicated via the airbag warning light.

Crash data, once stored, remains in the unit even if no airbag has deployed.

Why does the control unit 77960-SFY-J612-M1 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag deployed. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot delete it, but Airbag24 deletes it during the repair. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be deleted with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Airbag24 takes care of this during the repair, together with checking the other components.

The other causes develop over time: electronics age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture and corrosion attack plug connections. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, add further strain to the electronics.

How can you tell that the 77960-SFY-J612-M1 is defective?

An airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, an error message in the instrument cluster, no contact with the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared indicate a defect. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the signal you are most likely to notice. Take it seriously, even if it only lights up briefly.

If the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be reset, this points to a fault that a workshop should clarify.

Which vehicles is the 77960-SFY-J612-M1 fitted in?

The control unit 77960-SFY-J612-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Inspire 4th generation (2003-2007).

The vehicles for this part number:

• Honda Inspire 4th generation (2003-2007)

On the one hand, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only establishes that you have the right unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out before removal, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself or a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 77960-SFY-J612-M1 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log with the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create the repair order online. Finally, send in the unit.

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

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards your own 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 77960-SFY-J612-M1 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 77960-SFY-J612-M1 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel. Pack the unit shockproof.