Airbag control unit with part number 89170-60260

What does the airbag control unit 89170-60260 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-60260 coordinates the restraint system for Toyota and Lexus. It reads the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, and monitors the system permanently. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The decision is made within milliseconds. The unit works in the background and reports only when a fault is present.

It indicates a fault via the airbag warning light.

Why does the control unit 89170-60260 fail?

Stored crash data after an accident are the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes include aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remain in the unit, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. That explains why a control unit can become conspicuous after an accident even without a deployed airbag.

The other causes relate to age and environment and to the power supply. Electronics age, solder joints can be cold, and moisture attacks the contacts. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or when starting with a jump start.

How can you tell that the 89170-60260 is defective?

A defect shows first on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. Added to this are a fault message in the instrument cluster, no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency. A prompt check creates clarity.

Which vehicles is the 89170-60260 fitted in?

The 89170-60260 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Land Cruiser J100 (1998-2007); Lexus LX UZJ100 (1998-2007).

For this part number the following models are on record:

• Toyota Land Cruiser J100 (1998-2007)
• Lexus LX UZJ100 (1998-2007)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That ensures it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only this log shows whether the control unit itself is the cause or a plug or a cable.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 89170-60150, 89170-60160, 89170-60220, 89170-60330, 89170-60540.

How does the repair of the 89170-60260 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online before you send it in.

Keep to this sequence, as it protects your safety during removal.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 itself usually takes 3–4 working days. The unit is then sent 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 89170-60260 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 89170-60260 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.