Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06101

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06101 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06101 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Toyota. It reads the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in an emergency the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. After a crash, it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit indicates faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

The system consists of several sensors and triggering points, and the control unit links them into one whole. If one connection fails, the entire interplay is affected.

Why does the control unit 89170-06101 fail?

The most common cause is crash data on the control unit 89170-06101 that was stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. With this control unit, deleting the crash data is often not possible; if you want it deleted, contact Airbag24 briefly before sending it in, and Airbag24 will then check the part number. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plugs, and voltage spikes.

Stored crash data is among the entries that the unit creates by itself after an accident, and it remains even if the vehicle continues to drive.

The other causes act over time, because components age and moisture attacks connections.

How can you tell that the 89170-06101 is defective?

A defect on the control unit 89170-06101 shows itself through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

Further signs are:

• a fault message in the instrument cluster,
• no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit,
• a fault memory that cannot be reset.

Take even a warning that appears only intermittently seriously and have the fault memory read out.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06101 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 89170-06101 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Camry XV20 Facelift (2000-2001) and XV20 (1996-2000).

Here follows the overview of the vehicles to which this part number is assigned.

• Toyota Camry XV20 Facelift (2000-2001)
• Toyota Camry XV20 (1996-2000)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms whether it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 89170-06101 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 89170-06101. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24, the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced and a function test follows. Afterwards, your own unit comes back to you.

If you want the crash data deleted, contact Airbag24 briefly before sending it in.

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 89170-06101 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 89170-06101 as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.