Airbag control unit with part number 68299153AE

What does the airbag control unit 68299153AE do?

The airbag control unit 68299153AE is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It indicates faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The function of the entire restraint system depends on this control unit.

Why does the control unit 68299153AE fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes with the 68299153AE include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connector points, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Aged electronic components, cold solder joints and moisture at connectors lead to failures over time. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, put additional strain on the unit.

How can you tell that the 68299153AE is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently when the system has detected a fault with the 68299153AE.

Added to this may be error messages in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool that cannot establish a connection to 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 is therefore a warning sign that must be taken seriously.

Which vehicles is the 68299153AE fitted in?

The 68299153AE is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020).

The vehicles in detail are:

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

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand; only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether 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 68299153AE work?

First have the fault memory of the 68299153AE read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery. Only after that do you remove the control unit and create a repair order online, with which you send it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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 68299153AE get to Airbag24?

You arrange the shipment yourself as a parcel or with a UPS collection booked for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the control unit 68299153AE back by UPS.

Packed shock-proof, the printed repair order goes into the parcel.