Airbag control unit with part number 68299155AE

What does the airbag control unit 68299155AE do?

Within the restraint system (SRS) of Jeep, the airbag control unit 68299155AE forms the central unit. It reads the crash sensors, selects in an accident, within milliseconds, the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners for triggering, and indicates faults on the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

During driving, monitoring runs continuously. The unit is therefore one of the safety-relevant components in the car, because it controls triggering in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 68299155AE fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed, and an ordinary diagnostic tool cannot reach it. Other triggers are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start. Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair.

The crash data sits in the memory of the control unit. The remaining causes act on the electronics themselves and on their connections.

How can you tell that the 68299155AE is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up, sometimes permanently, sometimes only intermittently. In addition, the instrument cluster shows an error message, the diagnostic tool does not find the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

The light is the first indication you notice in everyday use. Have the finding checked promptly rather than ignoring the warning.

Which vehicles is the 68299155AE fitted in?

The control unit 68299155AE is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020).

Here follows the overview of the vehicles recorded for this number.

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

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms the identity of the unit. Have the fault memory read out in advance, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself is affected or whether a connector or a line is causing the fault.

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

How does the repair of the 68299155AE work?

First you have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days, during which the unit is checked, repaired and tested.

The control unit is removed only after the battery has been disconnected; afterwards the unit is packed well and sent in.

Airbag24 checks the control unit on the test bench, rectifies the defect on the affected 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 68299155AE get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 68299155AE as a parcel to Airbag24, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel. Pack the unit shock-proof so that it arrives undamaged.