Airbag control unit with part number 68480708AB

What does the airbag control unit 68480708AB do?

The airbag control unit 68480708AB controls the SRS for Chrysler. It receives the values from the crash sensors, calculates within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors everything continuously. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Any faults it detects are shown via the airbag warning light on the dashboard.

Why does the control unit 68480708AB fail?

Stored crash data is considered the most common cause with 68480708AB: it arises after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The unit keeps this data even if it continues to work afterwards. Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

The other causes concern the technology itself. Solder joints, connectors and components age, which can lead to faults over time.

How can you tell that the 68480708AB is defective?

With 68480708AB, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster either stays on permanently or flickers intermittently. In addition, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit or the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may therefore fail to deploy.

The light raises the alarm by itself, so you do not have to search for the warning yourself.

Reading out the fault memory reveals the cause. Without this log, it remains unclear whether the electronics or a connection is affected.

Which vehicles is the 68480708AB fitted in?

Only certain Chrysler models are equipped with 68480708AB. The control unit is installed in these vehicles: Chrysler Pacifica RU Facelift (from 2020) and RU (2016-2020).

Below you will find the vehicles for which we have records for this number.

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

You can check the part number on the removed unit against this page; that confirms you have the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this 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 68211617AA, 68211617AB, 68211617AC, 68211617AD, 68211617AE, 68211617AF.

How does the repair of the 68480708AB work?

First, have the fault memory read out and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit 68480708AB. Online, create the repair order and send in the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

First, the unit is examined at Airbag24 on the test bench. Then defective components are replaced, the crash data is deleted and a function test is run before your own unit is returned.

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 68480708AB get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 68480708AB as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you secure the control unit shockproof in its packaging.