Airbag control unit with part number 68211617AE

What does the airbag control unit 68211617AE do?

The airbag control unit 68211617AE controls the restraint system (SRS) at Chrysler. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

Every fault is stored in the memory of the unit and shown in the instrument cluster, so that the driver notices it.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 68211617AE fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Further causes come into consideration in brief:

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

Which cause is present in an individual case only becomes apparent when the system and the memory are examined.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair. A diagnostic tool alone therefore does not solve the problem.

How can you tell that the 68211617AE is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message appears, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to deploy in an emergency as long as this fault persists.

Which vehicles is the 68211617AE fitted in?

The control unit 68211617AE is fitted at Chrysler in these vehicles: Chrysler Pacifica RU Facelift (from 2020) and RU (2016-2020).

These vehicles are stored for this part number:

• Chrysler Pacifica RU Facelift (from 2020)
• Chrysler Pacifica RU (2016-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; then you know that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68405565AB, 68405565AC, 68405567AC, 68405937AA, 68405939AA, 68480707AC.

How does the repair of the 68211617AE work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Next create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing normally takes 3–4 working days, after which your own unit goes 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 68211617AE get to Airbag24?

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

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed so that it withstands impacts.