Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06650

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06650 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06650 forms the control centre of the restraint system for Toyota. It reads out the crash sensors, decides in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, and it works continuously while doing so. A crash also leads to crash data being stored; after that, the unit locks itself.

Even without a crash, a self-check runs in the background. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light comes on.

This task is safety-relevant, which is why the control unit is designed strictly for its function.

Why does the control unit 89170-06650 fail?

Most often, after a crash, the cause on the 89170-06650 is stored crash data, even if no airbag has deployed. In addition, aged components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion on connectors and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, come into consideration.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot reach this data. At Airbag24, erasing it is part of the repair.

Cold solder joints and corrosion produce unclean signals that only show up intermittently while driving.

How can you tell that the 89170-06650 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or flickers intermittently on this 89170-06650. Accompanying this, the instrument cluster shows a fault message, the diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit, and a fault memory entry cannot be cleared.

If you see this light, the system is not in its normal state. In the worst case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not fire.

Have the system checked promptly so the fault can be found.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06650 fitted in?

The control unit 89170-06650 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019).

The list shows which vehicles belong to this unit.

• Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019)

Comparing the label with this page makes sure you have removed the correct unit. That alone does not clarify the cause.

Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the unit itself is defective or whether a cable might be responsible.

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 89170-06650 work?

At Airbag24, processing the 89170-06650 usually takes 3–4 working days. First, have the fault memory read out and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery, and only afterwards remove the control unit. Create the repair order online.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, eliminates any defects found, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. After that, your own unit is sent back 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 89170-06650 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 89170-06650 as a parcel or additionally book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is likewise by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and make sure the unit is packed to withstand impact.