Honda CR-V 3rd Gen Airbag Control Unit Repair

What is a Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit?

The Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit is the central safety unit in your vehicle, controlling all occupant restraint systems such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. It continuously monitors sensors, stores important crash data, and ensures the proper deployment of all airbag modules for optimal occupant safety.

It is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and is responsible for the precise control of airbag deployment in the event of an impact.

The module processes signals from impact sensors, seat occupancy sensors and belt sensors to determine the optimal protective response.

After an accident, the control unit stores important crash data that is essential for detailed accident analysis and diagnosis.

Why is the Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit defective?

The Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit often fails because it stores crash data after an accident, which can disable the system and activate the airbag warning light. Internal electronic failures caused by aging, moisture ingress, or overvoltage are also common causes of failure and require specialized Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair.

After an accident, simply clearing the error is often not enough because the stored crash data blocks the system and activates the warning light.

The control unit is programmed individually for the vehicle, which makes it difficult to replace without reprogramming and makes repair unavoidable in the event of a failure.

Internal error codes such as 87-31 or 91-1 directly indicate a defect or internal damage in the control unit itself, which requires a comprehensive diagnosis.

A professional repair restores the internal software and hardware. The error and crash memory are reset to ensure full functionality and make the module safe again.

Common error codes for Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair

During Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control module repairs, specific error codes may occur that directly indicate problems with the SRS module itself. These codes often signal internal defects, communication malfunctions, or stored crash data and are crucial for a precise diagnosis to identify the exact cause of the failure.

• B1000 → Control unit communication error → Internal communication problems of the airbag control unit
• B1187 → Gauge Control Module has communication loss with SRS control module → Communication problem to instrument cluster or ECU problem
• 87-31 → Internal error of the airbag control unit → Hardware or software defect in the airbag control unit
• 91-1 → Internal error of the airbag control unit → Internal control unit error that requires repair
• 13-1 / 13-2 → Faulty driver-side airbag control unit or SRS unit → Specific defect of the SRS control unit

What part numbers are available for the Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair?

For Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit repairs, specific OEM part numbers are crucial to ensure correct compatibility and functionality of the replacement part. These numbers identify the exact original modules for your vehicle model, as each control unit is vehicle-specific and cannot be replaced arbitrarily.

• 77960-TLA-A32 (Honda/Continental)
• 77960-TLA-A25 (Honda)
• 77960T0AA110M1 (Honda)
• 77960-SWA-S21 (Honda)
• 77960-SWA-G214-M4 (Honda)

All part numbers listed are verified genuine parts produced by Honda or their original equipment manufacturers such as Continental.

These modules are specifically designed for the 3rd generation Honda CR-V, built between approximately 2007 and 2012, and ensure full safety.

An exact comparison of the part number with your old part is essential, as each control unit is programmed to the vehicle identification number (VIN), which is essential for a successful Honda CR-V 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair.