Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06780

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06780 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06780 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Toyota. It measures the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

While driving, the unit continuously checks the system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light comes on and the finding is stored in the fault memory.

This unit matters when the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners need to trigger in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 89170-06780 fail?

The most common cause with the 89170-06780 is crash data after an accident, even when no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at connectors, and voltage spikes can also come into play.

Airbag24 erases crash data during the repair. The other causes at a glance:

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

How can you tell that the 89170-06780 is defective?

The airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently, and a fault has then been registered on the 89170-06780. An error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool does not find the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

A light coming on indicates that the system has detected a fault, even if the vehicle otherwise seems normal. Taking the warning seriously is therefore the right approach.

As long as the fault persists, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06780 fitted in?

The control unit 89170-06780 is found in these vehicles: Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019).

This information comes from our assignment for this number.

• Toyota Camry XV50 (2011-2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only shows that it is the right unit and does not clarify the cause. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

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 89170-06780 work?

First, have the fault memory on the 89170-06780 read out and enclose the log. Disconnecting the battery is part of the process; you remove the control unit only afterwards. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and runs a function test; afterwards your own unit is returned.

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 89170-06780 get to Airbag24?

You post the control unit 89170-06780 as a parcel or arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is likewise by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit needs shock-resistant packaging.