Airbag control unit with part number 89170-42140
Control unit repairs for part number 89170-42140 in our shop:
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What does the airbag control unit 89170-42140 do?
The airbag control unit 89170-42140 is the central electronics of the restraint system (SRS) in Toyota. It receives the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an emergency on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.
The decision is made within fractions of a second. The unit detects faults itself and reports them via the airbag warning light.
Why does the control unit 89170-42140 fail?
Stored crash data are the most common cause of a 89170-42140 failure, even if no airbag has fired; an ordinary diagnostic tool does not erase them. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start.
The crash data are stored in the control unit itself and cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool.
The other causes concern the electronics themselves and their connections. Ageing weakens components, moisture and corrosion disturb plug connections, and voltage spikes act on the unit.
How can you tell that the 89170-42140 is defective?
A defect on the 89170-42140 first shows up at the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition there may be an error message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be erased.
As a result, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger in an emergency. The warning concerns the entire restraint system, not just a part of it.
Which vehicles is the 89170-42140 fitted in?
The airbag control unit 89170-42140 is installed in these vehicles: Toyota RAV4 XA20 (2000-2003) and XA20 Facelift (2003-2006).
The vehicle list follows:
- Toyota RAV4 XA20 (2000-2003)
- Toyota RAV4 XA20 Facelift (2003-2006)
Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only shows that you have the right unit in front of you. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.
For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 89170-42160.
How does the repair of the 89170-42140 work?
First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, examination, repair and function test usually take 3–4 working days.
Airbag24 examines the unit, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. 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 89170-42140 get to Airbag24?
You send the control unit 89170-42140 in a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings it back.
Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.
Shipping & repair from Germany
Airbag24 repairs your component in Berlin — usually within 3–4 working days.
Standard shipping within Germany is free; we normally return your part by UPS.
You pay for and insure the inbound shipment to us. On explicit request we ship by express — the extra cost is borne by the customer.
If you withdraw from the contract, you bear the cost of returning the item.
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