Airbag control unit with part number 77960-SWA-Z614-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 do?

The 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 is the central control unit of the SRS restraint system for Honda. It processes the crash sensor data and decides within milliseconds in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It continuously checks the entire system and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This means faults do not stay hidden but can be addressed in a targeted way.

After an accident it creates crash data and then locks itself. This is part of the system's protective logic.

Why does the control unit 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 fail?

Crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, as well as voltage spikes, are further possible causes.

This data cannot be erased with a conventional diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it during the repair, before the unit is examined and tested.

The other causes mainly concern the electronics and the environment. Components age, solder joints can become cold, and moisture harms the plugs. High voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, also stress the unit.

How can you tell that the 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or only intermittently. In addition, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool loses contact with the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

These symptoms mean that airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. The display in the instrument cluster makes the defect visible without you having to wait for an examination first.

If you notice such signs, have the vehicle checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 fitted in?

Keep the vehicle registration document next to this page to classify your own car. The 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda CR-V 3 RE (2006-2012).

The vehicles recorded for this unit are listed here:

• Honda CR-V 3 RE (2006-2012)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that you have the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand as well, because only its result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

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-SWA-Z614-M1 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit shockproof before sending it.

Airbag24 checks the control unit, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a functional test. 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-SWA-Z614-M1 get to Airbag24?

You send the 77960-SWA-Z614-M1 as a parcel or optionally book a UPS collection. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit shockproof.