Airbag control unit with part number 77960-T5A-G010-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-T5A-G010-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-T5A-G010-M1 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Honda. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds about the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit monitors the system continuously, even without the driver noticing anything, as long as everything is in order.

Sensors and firing circuits depend on this central evaluation.

Why does the control unit 77960-T5A-G010-M1 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Other causes are aged electronics, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

In detail, the following points are the most likely causes:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting

Which cause is actually present will only be shown by evaluating the fault memory and testing the unit.

How can you tell that the 77960-T5A-G010-M1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger in an emergency.

These signs can appear individually or together, depending on the defect.

The light is the control unit's direct message and not a coincidental finding. A fault that the unit reports itself therefore deserves attention.

Which vehicles is the 77960-T5A-G010-M1 fitted in?

The 77960-T5A-G010-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Jazz GK (2013-2023).

The list of known vehicles for this part number is shown directly below.

• Honda Jazz GK (2013-2023)

Check the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page; this only shows whether it is the correct unit. You should also have the fault memory read out, because only that shows whether the control unit 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-SAA-F911-M1, 77960-SAA-G821-M1.

How does the repair of the 77960-T5A-G010-M1 work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create the repair order online, then pack the unit well. The checking, repairing and function test at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 inspects the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit then 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-T5A-G010-M1 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit 77960-T5A-G010-M1 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge; from Airbag24 it comes back to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.