Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06280

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06280 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06280 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) for Toyota. It processes the messages from the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks all components involved.

Detected faults are indicated via the airbag warning light, which is located in the instrument cluster.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. This storage is a fixed part of the concept.

Why does the control unit 89170-06280 fail?

Most often the cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Additional causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Such entries do not reveal themselves at the unit itself. That is why reading out the fault memory is the first step before you narrow down other causes.

However, a look at the crash data alone is not enough, because ageing, moisture and voltage spikes act in quite different ways, and each requires its own check.

How can you tell that the 89170-06280 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on continuously or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. Then the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

The signs at a glance:

• warning light in the instrument cluster, continuously or intermittently
• error message in the instrument cluster
• no connection from the diagnostic tool to the control unit
• fault memory that cannot be cleared

Act promptly as soon as one of these signs appears, because the vehicle then needs a closer examination.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06280 fitted in?

The 89170-06280 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Camry XV40 (2006-2011).

The list shows the vehicles that Airbag24 assigns to this part number.

• Toyota Camry XV40 (2006-2011)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page confirms that it is the right unit. Whether it is defective is only determined by reading out the fault memory, which you should have done before removal.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 89170-06A40.

How does the repair of the 89170-06280 work?

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

Airbag24 checks the submitted control unit on the test bench. Defective components are repaired or replaced, stored crash data is deleted and a function test is carried out.

Afterwards your own unit is sent 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 89170-06280 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel to Airbag24 or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 returns it by UPS, and the printed repair order goes into the parcel. Pack the control unit shockproof.

A little padding material in the box keeps the control unit better protected on its way.