What is a Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control module?
The Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit is the central safety unit that instantly activates all occupant restraint systems, such as airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, after a collision. It continuously monitors various sensors, stores relevant crash data, and ensures the proper functioning of the passive safety system for optimal protection.
This microprocessor-based control unit is the heart of your SRS system in the third-generation Honda Passport. It is critical to safety, as it controls the correct deployment of the airbags based on the severity of the impact.
The module integrates data from front, side, and rollover sensors, as well as seat occupancy sensors, ensuring that airbags are deployed only when necessary and with the appropriate intensity.
Why is the Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit defective?
A Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit usually fails after an accident because it permanently stores crash data, making it impossible to reuse without a reset. However, electrical short circuits, water damage, or internal component failures can also cause the unit to fail and activate the airbag warning light.
After a collision, the airbag control unit stores so-called hard codes that require a reset by specialized services. This stored crash data prevents the module from being restarted without professional intervention.
Other common causes include overvoltages in the vehicle electrical system or water ingress, which causes corrosion of the internal circuits. Such damage can impair the module's communication capabilities or lead to complete failure.
Sometimes the defect is due to age-related wear and tear or manufacturing defects. A precise diagnosis is essential to determine the specific cause of the failure and initiate the appropriate repair measures.
Common error codes for Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair
Specific, publicly available trouble codes exclusive to the Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control module (part number 77960-TGS-A01-0M2) are not available; professional diagnostics using Honda-specific tools such as i-HDS are required to read accurate codes.
- B1000 → Control unit communication error → Internal fault/bus problem
- B1010 → Airbag control unit internal error → Module defect/malfunction
- B1103 → Airbag ignition circuit fault → Short circuit/open circuit in the airbag circuit
- B1200 → Airbag sensor communication error → Sensor defective/connection error
These sample error codes indicate problems within the airbag control unit or its peripherals. However, a precise diagnosis always requires a professional reading of the error log directly on the vehicle.
Only then can the exact cause of the fault be determined and a targeted repair of the Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit be initiated. Trust specialized workshops to resolve malfunctions.
What part numbers are available for the Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair?
For repairing the Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit, the verified original Honda OEM part numbers 77960-TGS-A01-0M2 and 77960TGSA010M2 are relevant, which are valid for model year 2019 and later. Supplier part numbers are not publicly available. Direct on-vehicle testing is always crucial for compatibility.
These specific Honda part numbers refer to the airbag control module of the third-generation Honda Passport, produced starting in 2019. Older models or other Honda vehicles use different modules.
Although suppliers such as Bosch, Continental, and Siemens manufacture these modules, they are sold under official Honda OEM part numbers. Direct identification via supplier part numbers is therefore not possible.
To ensure correct compatibility during your Honda Passport 3rd Gen airbag control unit repair, we strongly recommend checking the part number directly on the installed module. This avoids incorrect purchases and ensures functionality after installation.