Airbag control unit with part number 68470162AA

What does the airbag control unit 68470162AA do?

The airbag control unit 68470162AA controls the restraint system (SRS) of Jeep. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. In this way, you can immediately recognise that something is wrong in the restraint system.

After a crash, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The control unit is therefore the component on which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners depend in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 68470162AA fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after a crash, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it; Airbag24 erases it during the repair. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

The crash data stays stored in the unit until it is removed during a repair. The other causes include:

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

How can you tell that the 68470162AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In this case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency.

The airbag warning light is the clearest sign of a defect. It lights up as soon as the system detects a fault and shows it to the driver. If you notice the signs early, you do not have to wait for an emergency before you act.

Which vehicles is the 68470162AA fitted in?

The control unit 68470162AA is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MP (2016-2020) and MP Facelift (from 2020).

The list names the vehicles stored for this part number.

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

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page to make sure it is the right unit. However, only the fault memory read out beforehand 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 68470162AA work?

First have the fault memory read out and the log attached, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create a repair order online and send the unit well packed. Airbag24 examines it on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards, your own unit comes 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 68470162AA get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit to withstand impact.