Airbag control unit with part number 77960-TR0-T013-M1

What does the airbag control unit 77960-TR0-T013-M1 do?

The airbag control unit 77960-TR0-T013-M1 coordinates the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in Honda. It evaluates the crash sensors, monitors the system continuously and decides in an accident within milliseconds.

The unit stores the findings of the monitoring in the fault memory. The airbag warning light shows the driver that something is wrong.

An accident causes crash data to be stored and the unit to lock itself.

Why does the control unit 77960-TR0-T013-M1 fail?

The most common cause is an accident after which crash data was stored, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Added to this are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery.

The crash data remains in the unit until Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Aged components, cold solder joints and corrosion develop over years when heat, vibration and moisture act on them. Voltage spikes, on the other hand, act suddenly and can leave faults in the memory.

How can you tell that the 77960-TR0-T013-M1 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and the instrument cluster also shows a fault message. The diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

Anyone who sees the light should have the fault memory read out promptly, because only then is the finding unambiguous.

A missing connection can also be due to a plug or a cable. That is why the check before removal is important.

Which vehicles is the 77960-TR0-T013-M1 fitted in?

The control unit 77960-TR0-T013-M1 is fitted in these vehicles: Honda Civic 9th generation (2011-2017).

The models in detail:

• Honda Civic 9th generation (2011-2017)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only ensures it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only this result 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-TS4-U411-M1, 77960-TS4-U811-M2, 77960-TS4-Z611-M1, 77960-TS6-H711-M1, 77960-TT0-T011-M1, 77960-TT0-Y610-M2.

How does the repair of the 77960-TR0-T013-M1 work?

Before anything else, have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send it in well packed. The processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked, defective components are repaired and stored crash data is erased. A function test follows, and then 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-TR0-T013-M1 get to Airbag24?

Either you pack the unit and send it off as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back by UPS.

The printed repair order from the online form goes into the parcel. The control unit must be packed shockproof.