Airbag control unit with part number 89170-60460

What does the airbag control unit 89170-60460 do?

The airbag control unit 89170-60460 is the control unit for the restraint system (SRS) in the Toyota. From the signals of the crash sensors it calculates, within milliseconds in an accident, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit checks the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 89170-60460 fail?

With 89170-60460, stored crash data is the most common cause, after an accident and even if no airbag was triggered. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage peaks are also possible.

Crash data remains in the unit after an accident, and an ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

In addition, the electronics age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture or corrosion disrupts the plug connections. Voltage peaks, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, additionally strain the unit.

How can you tell that the 89170-60460 is defective?

A defect in the 89170-60460 shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool has no connection, or a fault memory cannot be cleared.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the first warning sign you will see. If it lights up constantly or keeps coming back, there is a fault that you should not ignore.

Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. Have the condition checked, even if the vehicle otherwise runs without problems.

Which vehicles is the 89170-60460 fitted in?

This control unit 89170-60460 appears in the following vehicles: Toyota Prado J150 1st Facelift (2013-2015), J150 2nd Facelift (2015-2018), J150 3rd Facelift (2018-2024) and J150 (2009-2013).

The list of vehicles follows here:

• Toyota Prado J150 1st Facelift (2013-2015)
• Toyota Prado J150 2nd Facelift (2015-2018)
• Toyota Prado J150 3rd Facelift (2018-2024)
• Toyota Prado J150 (2009-2013)

If you compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, you know that it is the correct unit. The actual cause is only established by the read-out fault memory, because it shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable causes the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 150300-2965, 89170-60540, 89170-60630, 89170-60631.

How does the repair of the 89170-60460 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log with the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 89170-60460.

Then you create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. On the test bench, the unit is examined at Airbag24, defective components are replaced, stored crash data is erased and a function test is run. Processing there usually takes 3–4 working days.

Finally 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 89170-60460 get to Airbag24?

You can send the control unit 89170-60460 as a parcel, or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.