Airbag control unit with part number 89170-60060

What does the airbag control unit 89170-60060 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-60060 is the central controller of the SRS system in Toyota. It checks the signals from the crash sensors, selects within milliseconds in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners should trigger, and keeps the system under control during operation.

As soon as a fault occurs, the unit reports it via the airbag warning light. At the same time it records the finding in its memory, from which a workshop reads it out later.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. That makes it a central component of safety technology.

Why does the control unit 89170-60060 fail?

The most common cause with the 89170-60060 is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data of this kind cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. The fault therefore remains, even if the vehicle looks unremarkable from outside.

The other causes act over time: components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks plug connectors. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or after a jump start, additionally load the circuit.

How can you tell that the 89170-60060 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently on a defective 89170-60060. In addition, an error message appears, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Such signs directly affect safety. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger, so the warning light calls for a prompt check.

Which vehicles is the 89170-60060 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 89170-60060 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Land Cruiser J100 (1998-2007).

The following list shows the individual vehicles.

• Toyota Land Cruiser J100 (1998-2007)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page only confirms the identity of the unit. The cause is clarified only by a fault memory read-out beforehand, because it shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is affected.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 89170-60160, 89170-60220, 89170-60330, 89170-60540.

How does the repair of the 89170-60060 work?

At the 89170-60060 the process begins with reading out the fault memory; the log goes with the unit. Then you disconnect the battery before removing the control unit. Afterwards you create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

This sequence is mandatory for safety reasons.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. The unit is then returned to you. Testing, repairing and checking at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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 89170-60060 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 89170-60060 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Return shipping after the repair is handled by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the unit so that it arrives undamaged.