Airbag control unit with part number 68448523AA

What does the airbag control unit 68448523AA do?

The airbag control unit 68448523AA controls the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system permanently. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

Monitoring takes place constantly. After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 68448523AA fail?

The most common cause in the 68448523AA is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes lie in components, plug connections and voltage.

Crash data remain stored because a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Airbag24 erases them during the repair.

These other causes are:

• aging of electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and rust at plug connectors
• voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting

How can you tell that the 68448523AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently when the 68448523AA is defective. In addition an error message appears in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool does not find the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The light is a clear sign that a check is needed, even if the vehicle drives normally.

Which vehicles is the 68448523AA fitted in?

The 68448523AA is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020). This assignment applies to this part number.

The vehicles for this part number are listed here:

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

Comparing the part number on the label with this page ensures that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this 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 A2C13501200.

How does the repair of the 68448523AA work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only after that remove the 68448523AA. Next create a repair order online and pack the unit carefully. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for testing, repair and checking.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and erases the stored crash data. A functional test follows.

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 68448523AA get to Airbag24?

A parcel from you or a UPS collection booked for an extra charge brings the 68448523AA to Airbag24. After the repair the unit comes back via UPS.

A printed repair order belongs in the parcel.