Airbag control unit with part number 68245071AD

What does the airbag control unit 68245071AD do?

The airbag control unit 68245071AD is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Jeep. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

If the unit detects a fault, it displays it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The check runs in the background while the vehicle is on the road and covers sensors, connections and the triggering electronics.

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

Why does the control unit 68245071AD 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. In addition there are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start. Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair.

Crash data arises already from an impact that does not trigger an airbag. The unit records the event even if the airbags remain untouched.

The other causes lie in the electronics itself. Components age, solder joints can be cold, and moisture or corrosion attack plug connectors. Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when connecting a jump start.

Which cause applies in an individual case only becomes clear when the unit is examined.

How can you tell that the 68245071AD is defective?

A defect shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

The warning light is the most direct indication the vehicle gives. It lights up briefly after the ignition is switched on for a function check and then goes out again.

Have the vehicle checked promptly if any of these signs appear.

Which vehicles is the 68245071AD fitted in?

The assignment comes from the data for this part number. The control unit 68245071AD is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020).

The list shows the vehicles that are on record for this part number.

• Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020)
• Jeep Compass MP Facelift (from 2020)

Two steps help you be sure. Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you will know it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit itself is the cause or whether a plug or a cable is.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers A2C13501200.

How does the repair of the 68245071AD work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Airbag24 checks the unit, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test.

The order is a safety matter, so the control unit is removed only after the battery has been disconnected. Then pack it well before you send it in.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days, and this covers only checking, repairing and testing.

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 68245071AD get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.