Airbag control unit with part number 68303228AA

What does the airbag control unit 68303228AA do?

The airbag control unit 68303228AA controls the restraint system (SRS) for Dodge. It processes the messages from the crash sensors and decides in an emergency which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

Even outside an accident, the unit checks the system continuously. If it detects a fault, it displays this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. This state is one of the points clarified in every diagnosis.

Why does the control unit 68303228AA fail?

Most often the 68303228AA fails because of crash data from an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. At the same time, aged components, corrosion at plugs, cold solder joints or voltage spikes can cause the failure.

Crash data cannot be deleted with a standard diagnostic tool. At Airbag24, it is deleted as part of the repair.

The further causes at a glance:

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

How can you tell that the 68303228AA is defective?

A defect in the 68303228AA shows up on the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or intermittently, on an error message in the instrument cluster, or on the diagnostic tool not getting a connection to the control unit. A fault memory that cannot be cleared also belongs here.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the clearest sign. If it stays on permanently or keeps coming back, it indicates a fault that must be checked.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of a defect. This possibility is the most important reason not to ignore the warning light.

Which vehicles is the 68303228AA fitted in?

The airbag control unit 68303228AA is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Ram DS/DJ/D2 (2009-2018).

The list below shows the vehicles on record.

• Dodge Ram DS/DJ/D2 (2009-2018)

A comparison of the part number on the removed unit with this page only confirms that you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only it shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0285015046, 56043128AC, 56043128AD, 68303217AA, 68303218AA, 68346712AA.

How does the repair of the 68303228AA work?

The first step is reading out the fault memory, and you enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery, remove the 68303228AA and create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components and carries out a function test. Airbag24 deletes stored crash data during this process.

Finally, your own unit is returned. 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 68303228AA get to Airbag24?

You send the 68303228AA to Airbag24 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel and cushion the unit shock-proof.