Airbag control unit with part number 89170-60481

What does the airbag control unit 89170-60481 do?

For Toyota, the 89170-60481 is the SRS control unit: it processes the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit detects faults itself and shows them via the airbag warning light.

In normal operation none of this is noticeable, because the system works without a fault. The function remains tied to this one control unit.

Why does the control unit 89170-60481 fail?

The stored crash data remain in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed, and are the most common cause in the 89170-60481. A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair; the other causes are examined by Airbag24 on the unit.

A weak battery or a jump start can produce voltage spikes that strain the electronics. Solder joints and plug connections age, and moisture attacks the contacts.

How can you tell that the 89170-60481 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently when a fault is present in the 89170-60481. Accompanying signs are an error message, no connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

In detail, these points stand out:

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

In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 89170-60481 fitted in?

According to our assignment, the 89170-60481 is fitted in these vehicles: Toyota Prado J150 1st Facelift (2013-2015), J150 2nd Facelift (2015-2018), J150 3rd Facelift (2018-2024) and J150 (2009-2013).

This list shows the vehicles recorded for this number.

• 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)

Comparing the part number on the unit with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Please have the fault memory read out beforehand; 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 150300-2965, 89170-60540, 89170-60630, 89170-60631.

How does the repair of the 89170-60481 work?

Have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online; send the well-packed unit in. Processing of the 89170-60481 at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. You then receive your own unit back.

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 89170-60481 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 89170-60481 as a parcel, or you book UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Please enclose the printed repair order; the shockproof packaging is up to you.