Airbag control unit with part number 77960-SZA-D010-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-SZA-D010-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-SZA-D010-M1 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Honda. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in a crash within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system. After a crash it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Monitoring runs constantly, so that the system works reliably in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 77960-SZA-D010-M1 fail?

The most common cause is crash data after a crash, even without a triggered airbag. With this control unit, erasing is often not possible, so before sending it in please contact Airbag24 briefly if you want the crash data erased. Further causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

The unit records the crash data itself at the time of the incident, regardless of whether the airbags triggered.

The other causes lie in the electronics themselves. Components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks plug connectors.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, additionally stress the circuitry.

How can you tell that the 77960-SZA-D010-M1 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light that stays on constantly or intermittently, as an error message or as a missing connection to the diagnostic tool. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly not deploy in an emergency.

Typical signs are:

• warning light constantly or intermittently on
• error message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool has no connection to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

The signs point to a fault; the readout shows which cause lies behind it.

Which vehicles is the 77960-SZA-D010-M1 fitted in?

The vehicle list for your car is here. For Honda, the control unit 77960-SZA-D010-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Pilot 2nd generation (2008-2011) and 2nd generation Facelift (2011-2015).

At a glance the list looks like this:

• Honda Pilot 2nd generation (2008-2011)
• Honda Pilot 2nd generation Facelift (2011-2015)

Two things are important before removal. First, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Second, have the fault memory read out, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 77960-SZA-D010-M1 work?

First have the fault memory read out, disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit 77960-SZA-D010-M1. Then create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

If you want the crash data erased, contact Airbag24 briefly before sending the unit in.

Afterwards your own unit goes 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-SZA-D010-M1 get to Airbag24?

For the control unit 77960-SZA-D010-M1 there are two ways: a parcel to Airbag24, or a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel; cushion the unit shock-proof.