Airbag control unit with part number 56054844AE

What does the airbag control unit 56054844AE do?

The airbag control unit 56054844AE governs the restraint system (SRS) in Dodge. It processes the crash sensor data, selects the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in an accident, and acts within milliseconds.

During driving, it checks the system continuously. A detected fault appears on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 56054844AE fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this crash data. Airbag24 carries out the erasure during the repair.

Aged components and cold solder joints affect the circuit board, while moisture and corrosion at the plugs disturb the contact. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or from starting with a jump start.

How can you tell that the 56054844AE is defective?

A fault shows on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or only intermittently. Error messages may be added, and the diagnostic tool may not find the control unit. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger in an emergency.

Typical signs at a glance:

• airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• error message in the instrument cluster
• no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

As soon as one of these signs appears, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 56054844AE fitted in?

The control unit 56054844AE is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Journey 1st generation (2008-2010) and 1st generation Facelift (2010-2020).

The following list shows which vehicles are on record.

• Dodge Journey 1st generation (2008-2010)
• Dodge Journey 1st generation Facelift (2010-2020)

Two checks come before sending the unit in. Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so you know you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 4896814AH, 56054733AF, 56054777AF, 56054811AD, 56054811AE, 68139316AC.

How does the repair of the 56054844AE work?

Processing at Airbag24 for inspection, repair and testing usually takes 3–4 working days. Beforehand, you have the fault memory read out, attach the log, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then you create the repair order online and send in the unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs the faulty components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then returned to you.

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 56054844AE get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit as a package or arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is likewise made by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the unit shockproof.