Airbag control unit with part number 89170-0DD60

What does the airbag control unit 89170-0DD60 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-0DD60 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Toyota. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system permanently. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The airbag function therefore depends on an intact control unit.

Why does the control unit 89170-0DD60 fail?

Most often the cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase crash data, so it stays stored in the control unit until it is removed during the repair. The other causes concern the electronics themselves or their connections. Which of them is present only a check of the unit will reveal.

How can you tell that the 89170-0DD60 is defective?

A defect shows up as an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that is lit permanently or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as a diagnostic tool that cannot connect to the control unit, or as a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

The typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light is lit permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

If the warning light is on, act promptly, even if nothing unusual shows up while driving.

Which vehicles is the 89170-0DD60 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 89170-0DD60 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Yaris XP130 2nd Facelift (2017-2020), XP130 (2010-2014) and XP130 1st Facelift (2014-2017). Check the model and year of construction of your vehicle.

For this part number we list the following vehicles:

• Toyota Yaris XP130 2nd Facelift (2017-2020)
• Toyota Yaris XP130 (2010-2014)
• Toyota Yaris XP130 1st Facelift (2014-2017)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page beforehand only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out before you proceed, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 2310009950, 89170-0D300, 89170-0D320, 89170-0D590, 89170-0D600, 89170-0D620.

How does the repair of the 89170-0DD60 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Next create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 normally takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and erases stored crash data. A function test follows, and your own 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 89170-0DD60 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 89170-0DD60 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the control unit so that it withstands impacts.