What is a Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit?
The Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit is the central safety unit in the vehicle, continuously evaluating sensor data to precisely and instantly deploy passive occupant restraint systems such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in the event of a collision. It also stores important crash data and continuously monitors system integrity to ensure maximum safety.
It is an integral part of the passive safety system of the second-generation Honda NSX.
This module processes signals from various crash sensors and decides whether to activate the airbags.
These include front, side, curtain and knee airbags as well as seat belt pretensioners.
Communication with other control units in the vehicle ensures that the occupants are optimally protected in an emergency.
The device is known for its fast and precise signal processing.
It must be robust to withstand the demanding conditions in the automotive sector.
Why is the Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit defective?
The Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit typically becomes defective because it permanently stores crash data after an accident that cannot be erased, or internal hardware errors occur that impair the functionality of the system, making repair or replacement necessary.
A common reason for a defect is the storage of crash data after an accident.
This data often cannot be deleted using standard diagnostic devices.
An internal fault of the SRS unit, as indicated by codes 87-31 or 91-1, can also cause failure.
This indicates a malfunction within the control unit hardware.
Incompatibilities or communication problems, often identified by codes such as 85-63 or 85-64, can indicate a defective control unit.
Such problems arise when the model ID or serial ID is inconsistent.
Short circuits or open circuits in connection with the airbag modules, such as codes 1-x or 2-x, can also damage the control unit.
A comprehensive diagnosis in a specialized workshop is essential for any Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair.
Common error codes for Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair
During Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair, specific error codes occur that indicate problems in the airbag control unit itself or its direct connection to airbag modules, such as short circuits, high resistance, or internal malfunctions of the SRS unit that require precise diagnosis.
- 1-1 → Open circuited or high resistance in the driver airbag module → The driver airbag circuit has an open circuit or high resistance.
- 1-2 → High resistance in the driver airbag module → The driver airbag circuit has an unacceptably high resistance.
- 1-3 → Short to another wire in the driver airbag module, or low resistance → A short in the driver airbag circuit is present.
- 1-4 → Short circuit to the power supply in the driver airbag module → The driver airbag circuit has a short circuit to the power supply.
- 1-5 → Short circuit to ground in the driver airbag module → The driver airbag circuit is shorted to ground.
- 2-1 → Open circuited or high resistance in the passenger airbag module → The passenger airbag circuit has an open circuit or high resistance.
- 2-2 → High resistance in the passenger airbag module → The passenger airbag circuit has an unacceptably high resistance.
- 2-3 → Short to another wire in the passenger airbag module or low resistance → A short in the passenger airbag circuit exists.
- 2-4 → Short circuit to power supply in the passenger airbag module → The passenger airbag circuit has a short circuit to the power supply.
- 2-5 → Short to ground in the passenger airbag module → The passenger airbag circuit is shorted to ground.
- 87-31 → SRS unit internal error → The airbag control unit has an internal hardware error.
- 91-1 → Internal error of the SRS unit (airbag control unit) → The airbag control unit has an internal functional error.
- 91-2 → Short circuit in the SRS indicator circuit → The SRS indicator light has a short circuit in its circuit.
- 85-63 → Model ID code or variation code inconsistent → The airbag control unit receives an incompatible model or variation code.
- 85-64 → ECU Serial ID Code Inconsistent → The serial ID of the airbag control unit does not match expectations.
In particular, code 91-1 (formerly 9-1) signals an internal error in the SRS unit.
This may indicate stored crash data after an accident that cannot be erased without specialized equipment.
Error codes in the 85-6x range often indicate incompatibilities or communication problems between the ECU and other systems.
These are typical problems with the control unit itself and require professional diagnosis for the Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair.
What part numbers are available for the Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair?
There are currently no publicly available, 100% verified exact OEM part numbers available for the Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair; precise identification requires a direct inquiry to Honda dealers, access to professional parts catalogs using the VIN, or reading the number directly from the existing control unit.
Original airbag control units for the Acura NSX, which corresponds to the Honda NSX, are listed, but without specific OEM part numbers.
This makes free procurement and precise allocation difficult.
Manufacturers such as Bosch, Continental and Autoliv produce such control units, but their specific OEM numbers for the Honda NSX 2nd Gen cannot be found in public databases.
Spare parts lines may exist, but are not publicly documented.
To find the exact part number, it is essential to contact an authorized Honda dealer and use the vehicle identification number (VIN).
Another option is to use databases such as TecDoc/TecAlliance.
However, the safest way to determine the correct part number for the Honda NSX 2nd Gen airbag control unit repair is to read the number directly from the defective control unit itself.
This is the only way to determine replacement and supplier numbers precisely.