Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06700

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06700 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06700 belongs to the restraint system (SRS) in Toyota. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and determines in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself; the lock only ends with the repair.

While driving, it monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

A failure therefore affects the entire protective function, not just a single sensor.

Why does the control unit 89170-06700 fail?

Most often the fault comes from crash data stored in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, can stress the electronics. Whether one of these causes applies is shown only by the investigation.

How can you tell that the 89170-06700 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

Warning signs of this kind should be checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06700 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 89170-06700 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019).

The vehicles for which this number is recorded:

• Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019)

A comparison of the part number on the label with this page only confirms the unit. Having the fault memory read out, on the other hand, is the step that shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause. Do both before removal.

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 89170-06700 work?

You have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then you disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. You then create a repair order online and send the unit off well packed.

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.

In the normal course, processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days. This means checking, repairing and testing only.

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 89170-06700 get to Airbag24?

A parcel, or a UPS collection booked for an extra charge, brings the unit to Airbag24. The return of your own unit after the repair is by UPS. The printed repair order goes into the shipment, and the unit must be packed shockproof.

Packed shockproof, the unit arrives safely.