Airbag control unit with part number 68245072AD

What does the airbag control unit 68245072AD do?

The airbag control unit 68245072AD is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors the system continuously. Faults appear on the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the unit creates crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 68245072AD fail?

The most common cause is crash data that remains in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture with corrosion and voltage spikes also play a role.

The crash data sits in the memory and cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool.

Electronic components age, solder joints can go cold, and moisture with corrosion damages plug connections. Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when starting with an external power source.

Which of these causes is actually present must be established by the examination.

How can you tell that the 68245072AD is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears there. In addition, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger in an emergency.

Typical signs in detail:

• Airbag warning light on, continuously or with interruptions.
• Error message in the instrument cluster.
• Diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit.
• Fault memory cannot be cleared.

You should have this indication checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 68245072AD fitted in?

Whether your car matches this part number is shown by the comparison. The control unit 68245072AD from Jeep is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020).

The vehicles in detail:

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

On the one hand, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page so that you have the right unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the cause.

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

How does the repair of the 68245072AD work?

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

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is sent back to you.

At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days, and this time 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 68245072AD get to Airbag24?

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

Print out the repair order and put it in the parcel; pack the unit shockproof.