Airbag control unit with part number 68517037AA

What does the airbag control unit 68517037AA do?

The airbag control unit 68517037AA controls the restraint system (SRS) in the Dodge as the central unit. It reads the signals from the crash sensors, determines the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident, and monitors the system continuously. Faults appear via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. Monitoring continues while driving and covers sensors, wiring and trigger circuits.

Why does the control unit 68517037AA fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes.

Crash data is a storage process in the unit, not wear. Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, when jump-starting or with a weak battery. Moisture acts on plug connections mainly over a long period.

How can you tell that the 68517037AA is defective?

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

The warning light is the most important warning signal in the cockpit. If it stays on permanently, have the system checked promptly before you rely on the protective effect.

Which vehicles is the 68517037AA fitted in?

The control unit 68517037AA is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Charger 7th generation Facelift (2015-2023) and 7th generation (2011-2015).

Below is the assignment as it is known to us for this part number.

• Dodge Charger 7th generation Facelift (2015-2023)
• Dodge Charger 7th generation (2011-2015)

Before you send in the unit, have the fault memory read. Only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause. In addition, compare the part number on the label with this page; that only confirms that it is the right unit.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68226173AC, 68226173AD, 68226173AE, 68297875AA, 68297876AA, 68316744AA.

How does the repair of the 68517037AA work?

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

Airbag24 examines the unit, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards, your own unit is sent back to you.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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 68517037AA get to Airbag24?

The control unit goes to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.