Airbag control unit with part number 89170-0R010

What does the airbag control unit 89170-0R010 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-0R010 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Toyota. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in the event of an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

It detects faults itself and displays them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This light shows the status of the system.

Why does the control unit 89170-0R010 fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool does not remove it. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, as well as voltage spikes.

The crash data alone does not prove that a component is defective. Cold solder joints and corrosion at plug connections cannot be reliably assessed from the outside.

How can you tell that the 89170-0R010 is defective?

The airbag warning light lights up permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit 89170-0R010, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

These signs in detail:

• Airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

If any of these signs is present, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 89170-0R010 fitted in?

The assignment of vehicles comes from the records of Airbag24. The airbag control unit 89170-0R010 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota RAV4 XA30 (2006-2009) and XA30 Facelift (2009-2013).

The vehicles are listed in this overview:

• Toyota RAV4 XA30 (2006-2009)
• Toyota RAV4 XA30 Facelift (2009-2013)

Whether the part number on the label of your unit matches this page only shows that it is the correct unit. Which cause is present is shown only by the fault memory read out, and that must happen before you remove the unit.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 150300-8850, 89170-0R022, 89170-0R140, 89170-42201, 89170-42210, 89170-42420.

How does the repair of the 89170-0R010 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Beforehand you have the fault memory read out, disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 89170-0R010. Then you create a repair order online and send the unit well packed.

In the test bench run at Airbag24, the control unit is inspected, defective components are repaired, the crash data is deleted and a function test is carried out. Afterwards your own unit goes 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 89170-0R010 get to Airbag24?

You hand the control unit 89170-0R010 over to a parcel service, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back by UPS after the repair.

Enclose the printed repair order, and pad the unit so that it is protected against shocks.