Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06260

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06260 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06260 coordinates the restraint system of Toyota. It checks the crash sensors, decides within a fraction of a second whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

Detected faults are indicated by the control unit via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself, regardless of how the accident went in detail.

Why does the control unit 89170-06260 fail?

The most common cause is crash data that stays stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Further causes for the control unit 89170-06260 are:

• aged electronic components,
• cold solder joints,
• moisture and corrosion at connectors,
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump start.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete crash data.

Which cause applies in the individual case only becomes clear through examination of the unit.

How can you tell that the 89170-06260 is defective?

A defect on the 89170-06260 first shows up as the airbag warning light staying on permanently or intermittently. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly not deploy.

The airbag warning light is an unmistakable sign that the restraint system is reporting a fault, and it also lights up when the vehicle otherwise seems unremarkable.

Accompanying signs are a fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection of the diagnostic tool to the control unit and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06260 fitted in?

The 89170-06260 is fitted in these vehicles from Toyota: Toyota Camry XV30 Facelift (2004-2006) and XV30 (2001-2004).

The vehicles are listed individually in the list below.

• Toyota Camry XV30 Facelift (2004-2006)
• Toyota Camry XV30 (2001-2004)

You should compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so it is certain which unit you have. Have the fault memory read out beforehand; the 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 89170-33430, 89170-33470, 89170-33530.

How does the repair of the 89170-06260 work?

Have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online, with which you send in the unit. At Airbag24, checking, repair and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes 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 89170-06260 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 89170-06260 in as a parcel, or UPS collects it for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS.

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