Airbag control unit with part number 89170-06B60

What does the airbag control unit 89170-06B60 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-06B60 acts as the central unit of the SRS system in Lexus and Toyota. It checks the crash sensors, decides in the event of an impact whether the restraint devices are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit detects faults itself and reports them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

The evaluation runs in the background while the vehicle is being driven.

Why does the control unit 89170-06B60 fail?

The cause is most often found in stored crash data, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes are also possible causes. Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase the crash data, so it remains in the control unit until the repair is carried out.

The other causes concern the electronics and their surroundings: components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks the contacts. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or after a jump start.

How can you tell that the 89170-06B60 is defective?

A defect shows itself through the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, through an error message in the instrument cluster, through a missing connection to the diagnostic tool, or through a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not be able to deploy.

Typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

The warning light reports the finding itself, so you see it in good time.

Which vehicles is the 89170-06B60 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 89170-06B60 is fitted in these vehicles: Lexus ES AXZH60 (from 2018); Toyota Camry XV70 (2017-2020) and XV70 Facelift (2020-2024). What counts is the control unit with exactly this number, not a device that merely looks similar.

The list of vehicles with this control unit follows here:

• Lexus ES AXZH60 (from 2018)
• Toyota Camry XV70 (2017-2020)
• Toyota Camry XV70 Facelift (2020-2024)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page merely ensures that you have the right unit in front of you. This comparison does not clarify the cause. Having the fault memory read out beforehand, however, shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is affected.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 150800-2310, 89170-06770, 89170-06820, 89170-06850, 89170-06880, 89170-06B21.

How does the repair of the 89170-06B60 work?

Have the fault memory read out and enclose the log before you disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit in, well packed. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards, your own repaired unit is 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 89170-06B60 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge; Airbag24 returns it via UPS after the repair. Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.

A sturdy box with enough filling material protects the housing during shipping.