Airbag control unit with part number 04896098AG

What does the airbag control unit 04896098AG do?

The airbag control unit 04896098AG is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Dodge vehicles. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

The manufacturer number Bosch 0285010603 is additionally printed on the housing. The unit indicates faults via the airbag warning light.

After a crash, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 04896098AG fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause of failure in the 04896098AG, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data.

Further causes are:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints on the circuit board or connectors
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

How can you tell that the 04896098AG is defective?

A defect in the 04896098AG can be recognised by several signs. The most noticeable is the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Typical signs are:

• the airbag warning light stays on constantly
• the warning light only lights up intermittently
• a fault message in the instrument cluster
• no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit
• a fault memory that cannot be erased

With such signs, the fault should be checked promptly. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to deploy.

Which vehicles is the 04896098AG fitted in?

First compare your vehicle with the details. The airbag control unit 04896098AG is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Charger 6th generation (2006-2010).

The vehicles include:

• Dodge Charger 6th generation (2006-2010)

Have the fault memory read out before removal. You can then compare the part number on the label with this page, to make sure it is the right unit.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 56054077AH, 68316744AA, 68371748AA, 68371750AA.

How does the repair of the 04896098AG work?

First have the fault memory read out, enclose the log and disconnect the battery. Then remove the 04896098AG, create a repair order online and send the unit in. At Airbag24, testing, repairing and checking take 3–4 working days as a rule.

Airbag24 examines the unit, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test.

You then receive your own, repaired 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 04896098AG get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 04896098AG as a parcel or additionally book a UPS collection. After repair, UPS returns it.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof before it goes on its way.