Airbag control unit with part number 68357570AD

What does the airbag control unit 68357570AD do?

The airbag control unit 68357570AD is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep vehicles. It processes the messages from the crash sensors and decides in a collision which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners deploy.

It also continuously monitors the entire system and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 68357570AD fail?

The most common cause is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Further causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

The crash data arises during the accident, even if no airbag opens, and stays stored in the control unit.

Ageing, cold solder joints and moisture act on the electronics over a longer period. Corrosion at plug connections disrupts the contacts and can thereby impair the function.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or a jump start and can stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 68357570AD is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently when the system detects a fault. In addition there is a fault message in the instrument cluster, no contact with the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The signs at a glance:

• airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

If such a finding persists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy in an emergency. Take the warning seriously.

Which vehicles is the 68357570AD fitted in?

The information relates to Jeep vehicles. The control unit 68357570AD is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020).

These vehicles are recorded for the part number:

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

Before removal, compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page; that only ensures you have the correct unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only that result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug 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 68357570AD work?

Have the fault memory read out, disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Send it in, well packed, with the repair order created online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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

The processing time applies only to these steps at Airbag24 and covers neither your reading out nor the removal or dispatch. 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 68357570AD get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel 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-proof.