Airbag control unit with part number 77960-TF0-M710-M3

What does the airbag control unit 77960-TF0-M710-M3 do?

In a crash, the control unit 77960-TF0-M710-M3 calculates within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners should be triggered. It is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Honda.

During operation it monitors the system and displays faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident it creates crash data and locks itself afterwards.

Why does the control unit 77960-TF0-M710-M3 fail?

The most common reason is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes are also possible.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it as part of the repair.

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

How can you tell that the 77960-TF0-M710-M3 is defective?

A defect shows itself when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or only now and then, when an error message appears, when the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, or when the fault memory cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly fail to trigger in an emergency.

A warning sign like this deserves prompt clarification.

Reading out the fault memory shows which message is stored and helps with the further assessment.

Which vehicles is the 77960-TF0-M710-M3 fitted in?

The control unit 77960-TF0-M710-M3 from Honda is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Jazz GE (2008-2015).

The list shows the vehicles for which this part number is recorded.

• Honda Jazz GE (2008-2015)

You can compare the part number on the label with this page; that only confirms that the unit fits. Whether the control unit is defective or a line and a plug are the cause is determined by the fault memory, which you have read out before removal.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 5WK43461, 77960-SAA-G821-M1, 77960-SEG-G821-M1, 77960-TF0-G820-M3, 77960-TF0-G821.

How does the repair of the 77960-TF0-M710-M3 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 77960-TF0-M710-M3.

Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit well before you send it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then goes back to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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-TF0-M710-M3 get to Airbag24?

You send a parcel containing the control unit 77960-TF0-M710-M3 yourself, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 brings the unit back by UPS.

The printed repair order is in the parcel, and the control unit is packed shock-proof.