Airbag control unit with part number 68303595AD

What does the airbag control unit 68303595AD do?

The airbag control unit 68303595AD is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Dodge. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in the event of an accident on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. It shows faults via the airbag warning light.

The monitoring covers the connections of all involved components. The unit stores irregularities in the fault memory so they can be read out later.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. The entire evaluation and diagnosis therefore run through this one unit.

Why does the control unit 68303595AD fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Other causes include aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data remains in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag fired. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it, and the fault remains visible.

Aged electronic components, cold solder joints and moisture at plug connections also count among the causes. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, add further strain to the electronics.

How can you tell that the 68303595AD is defective?

A defect shows up on the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, and as a missing connection to the diagnostic tool. A fault memory that cannot be cleared also indicates a defect. In a real emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

• The airbag warning light is on permanently or intermittently.
• A fault message on the airbag system appears in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

Have such a finding checked promptly, because the warning light already reports the fault.

Which vehicles is the 68303595AD fitted in?

The airbag control unit 68303595AD is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Journey 1st generation (2008-2010) and 1st generation Facelift (2010-2020). This information lets you match the unit to a car.

These vehicles are on record for this part number:

• Dodge Journey 1st generation (2008-2010)
• Dodge Journey 1st generation Facelift (2010-2020)

Two things come before removal. First, compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page; this ensures you have the right unit. Second, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only that result 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 4896814AH, 56054733AF, 56054777AF, 56054811AD, 56054811AE, 68139316AC.

How does the repair of the 68303595AD work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. At Airbag24, testing, repair and functional testing usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the submitted unit on the test bench and repairs defective components. It then deletes stored crash data and carries out a functional test.

Afterwards, your own unit goes back 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 68303595AD get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 68303595AD as a parcel to Airbag24 or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.