Airbag control unit with part number 68480707AB

What does the airbag control unit 68480707AB do?

The airbag control unit 68480707AB manages the restraint system (SRS) of Chrysler. It evaluates signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident on the deployment of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The control unit works without pause in the background. If it reports a fault, it indicates this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Crash data can be stored even without a deployed airbag, and the unit keeps it.

Why does the control unit 68480707AB fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot delete it; Airbag24 removes it during the repair. In addition there are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data sits in the memory and is removed neither by reading out nor by resetting.

Ageing and cold solder joints develop over time, intensified by temperature changes. They alter the connections on the circuit board and make the circuit unreliable.

Moisture and corrosion at the plugs, as well as voltage spikes from the vehicle's electrical system, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, also strain the unit.

How can you tell that the 68480707AB is defective?

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

The airbag warning light is the signal you are most likely to notice. It should not be ignored.

If you notice an error message, or no connection to the control unit can be established, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 68480707AB fitted in?

The control unit 68480707AB is fitted in these vehicles: Chrysler Pacifica RU Facelift (from 2020) and RU (2016-2020).

The vehicles in detail:

• Chrysler Pacifica RU Facelift (from 2020)
• Chrysler Pacifica RU (2016-2020)

You can compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows that you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68211617AA, 68211617AB, 68211617AC, 68211617AD, 68211617AE, 68211617AF.

How does the repair of the 68480707AB work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create the repair order online, then send in the well-packed unit.

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

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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 68480707AB get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 68480707AB as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.