Airbag control unit with part number 89170-02480

What does the airbag control unit 89170-02480 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-02480 coordinates the SRS of Toyota. It checks the crash sensors and, in an accident, calculates and triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.

During operation it runs constant self-checks. If the unit detects a fault, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster comes on.

An accident causes crash data to be stored in the unit; after that the unit remains locked.

Why does the control unit 89170-02480 fail?

Most often the cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered at all. Aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on the plugs, and voltage spikes are also possible.

Crash data cannot be removed with a common diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Moisture and corrosion attack the contacts, and voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or a jump start. Which cause applies in the individual case is shown by the inspection.

How can you tell that the 89170-02480 is defective?

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

If the system is faulty, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to trigger in an emergency.

Have the warning checked promptly, even if the vehicle otherwise seems to run normally.

Which vehicles is the 89170-02480 fitted in?

The control unit 89170-02480 from Toyota is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Corolla E120 (2001-2004) and E120 Facelift (2004-2007).

The list shows the models we have on record for this part number.

• Toyota Corolla E120 (2001-2004)
• Toyota Corolla E120 Facelift (2004-2007)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you will know it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 89170-02180, 89170-02240, 89170-02390, 89170-02411, 89170-02G60, 89170-12160.

How does the repair of the 89170-02480 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log; then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 89170-02480. Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit well. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 inspects the unit, reworks defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test.

Your own unit then returns 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 89170-02480 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 89170-02480 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

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