Airbag control unit with part number 77960-TL0-C011-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-TL0-C011-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-TL0-C011-M1 is the control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Honda. It reads out the crash sensors, decides in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system permanently for faults.

The unit is the point where all information comes together. If a component in the restraint system is faulty, the unit detects it and displays it via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 77960-TL0-C011-M1 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. Other causes include ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture, corrosion on plug connections and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool, so it stays in the control unit. This also applies when the accident appeared harmless from the outside.

The other causes are technical in nature. Electronic components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture and corrosion disturb the contact at plug connections. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 77960-TL0-C011-M1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, and a fault memory cannot be cleared.

These signs can occur singly or together. The warning light is the most important warning signal, because the control unit displays the fault through it.

Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to trigger while the system is faulty. Therefore have such a sign checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 77960-TL0-C011-M1 fitted in?

The 77960-TL0-C011-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Accord 8th generation (2008-2015).

The overview lists the vehicles for which this control unit is intended:

• Honda Accord 8th generation (2008-2015)

You should compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only tells you that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out before removal, as this log is the only thing 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-S84-A86, 77960-TA0-A01, 77960-TA0-A011M4, 77960-TA0-A02, 77960-TA0-L02.

How does the repair of the 77960-TL0-C011-M1 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Create the repair order online and send the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, after which your own unit goes back.

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-TL0-C011-M1 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

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