Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06530

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06530 do?

At Toyota, the airbag control unit 89170-06530 takes over control of the restraint system (SRS). It processes the measurement data from the crash sensors and determines in a crash within milliseconds which airbags and which seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

In parallel, the unit checks the entire system continuously. It indicates any faults found via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 89170-06530 fail?

Crash data stored in the memory after an accident is considered the most common cause, even if no airbag has been triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. In addition, ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes come into consideration.

As long as the data is stored, the fault persists. Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or a jump start, while moisture mainly attacks the plug connections.

How can you tell that the 89170-06530 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or only intermittently. In addition, the instrument cluster shows a fault message, the diagnostic tool does not find the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

While a defect is present, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. A lit warning symbol must therefore be checked immediately.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06530 fitted in?

The control unit 89170-06530 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019).

This overview lists the vehicles for the part number:

• Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only confirms you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because the result alone shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is behind it.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 150800-2310, 89170-06670, 89170-06671, 89170-06770.

How does the repair of the 89170-06530 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days for checking, repairing and testing as a rule.

Airbag24 takes the unit onto the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Only then is your own unit 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 89170-06530 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the unit as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair goes by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.