Airbag control unit with part number 56054068AC

What does the airbag control unit 56054068AC do?

The airbag control unit 56054068AC controls the restraint system (SRS) of Dodge vehicles. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in a crash within a very short time which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, so you learn that there is a fault in the restraint system.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. The repair ends the lock.

Why does the control unit 56054068AC fail?

Crash data are most often the cause: they remain in the memory after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash memory remains until it is deliberately erased. At Airbag24 this happens as part of the repair, so you do not have to do anything yourself.

The other causes lie in the electronics and their surroundings. Components age, solder joints can be cold, and moisture attacks the connectors.

How can you tell that the 56054068AC is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, which is the first sign. In addition there are error messages in the instrument cluster, no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

The warning light indicates a defect. Take it seriously and have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 56054068AC fitted in?

The 56054068AC is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Durango 3rd generation (2010-2014) and 3rd generation Facelift (from 2014).

The list below shows the vehicles for which this part number is on file.

• Dodge Durango 3rd generation (2010-2014)
• Dodge Durango 3rd generation Facelift (from 2014)

Match the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only that result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68328922AB.

How does the repair of the 56054068AC work?

Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for processing, which covers testing, repair and function testing. Before that, you read out the fault memory, enclose the log, and remove the control unit only after disconnecting the battery.

Then you create a repair order online and send the unit well packed. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases crash data and carries out a function test.

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 56054068AC get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.