Airbag control unit with part number 77960-SKN-E014-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-SKN-E014-M1 do?

The control unit 77960-SKN-E014-M1 controls the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners of the vehicle from Honda as an SRS control unit. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and triggers the appropriate components within milliseconds in an accident.

In parallel, it monitors the entire electronics of the system. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 77960-SKN-E014-M1 fail?

With the 77960-SKN-E014-M1, stored crash data are the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase the crash data.

Removing this data is part of the repair and does not happen through simple read-out.

These causes also play a part:

• ageing of electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion on plug connectors
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Which of these applies in the specific case is only revealed by reading out the fault memory.

How can you tell that the 77960-SKN-E014-M1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears, the diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit 77960-SKN-E014-M1, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The light is the visible sign that the system has detected a problem. A look at the instrument cluster is enough to see it.

Take this warning seriously even if the car is driven normally in everyday use. Reading out the fault memory narrows down the cause.

Which vehicles is the 77960-SKN-E014-M1 fitted in?

The control unit 77960-SKN-E014-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda CR-V 3 RE (2006-2012).

The models on file for this part number are shown in the list below.

• Honda CR-V 3 RE (2006-2012)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page is one step to make sure the unit fits. In addition, have the fault memory read out, because only this finding shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is responsible for the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 77960-SWA-G214-M4, 77960-SWA-S21, 77960-SWA-S214-M4, 77960-T0AA-110-M1, 77960-TA0-A031, 77960-TLA-A25.

How does the repair of the 77960-SKN-E014-M1 work?

For the 77960-SKN-E014-M1, first have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the unit. Next create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 generally takes 3–4 working days for testing, repairing and checking.

On the test bench the unit is checked, defective components are replaced where necessary, stored crash data are erased and a function test is carried out. Afterwards your own unit is returned 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-SKN-E014-M1 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 77960-SKN-E014-M1 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

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