Airbag control unit with part number 77960-TK6-A030-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-TK6-A030-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-TK6-A030-M1 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Honda. It processes the measured values from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within fractions of a second which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks the system continuously for faults. Faults it finds are reported to the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

The control unit works in the background as long as the ignition is switched on. It monitors the connections to the crash sensors, the airbags and the seatbelt pretensioners, so that all components work together in an emergency.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 77960-TK6-A030-M1 fail?

Stored crash data are the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. The fault therefore remains even if you are already using the vehicle again. Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair of the unit.

Aged electronic components eventually fail, cold solder joints can tear under load, and moisture or corrosion impair the contacts. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or from a jump start.

How can you tell that the 77960-TK6-A030-M1 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, as error messages, as a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In such cases, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

• The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently.
• An error message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

The light is the most important hint your vehicle gives you.

Only the evaluation of the fault memory shows whether the control unit itself is affected, because lines and plugs can also be the cause.

Which vehicles is the 77960-TK6-A030-M1 fitted in?

The control unit 77960-TK6-A030-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Jazz GE (2008-2015). Compare the part number to check whether you have the right unit.

Below you will find the vehicles recorded for this part number.

• Honda Jazz GE (2008-2015)

Before removing the unit, have the fault memory read out, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause. Also compare the label on the removed unit with this page; this only ensures that you have the correct unit.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 5WK43461, 77960-TF0-E820-M3, 77960-TF0-E821-M3, 77960-TF0-E832-M3, 77960-TF0-E840-M3, 77960-TF0-G820-M3.

How does the repair of the 77960-TK6-A030-M1 work?

For the repair of the 77960-TK6-A030-M1, have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is mandatory, because your safety is at stake. Removal begins only after the battery has been disconnected.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function 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-TK6-A030-M1 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 77960-TK6-A030-M1 as a parcel, or you book UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof before handing it over.