Airbag control unit with part number 68526671AB

What does the airbag control unit 68526671AB do?

The control unit 68526671AB forms the control centre of the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep. It analyses the signals from the crash sensors and determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It reacts within milliseconds and monitors the system continuously.

It reports detected faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 68526671AB fail?

The most common cause of the 68526671AB failing is stored crash data, even without a triggered airbag. This cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, as well as voltage spikes, are also possible.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot access this data; during repair at Airbag24 it is erased.

The other causes lie in the electronics and the connections. Moisture and corrosion attack plug contacts, aged components give way, and voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 68526671AB is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the first warning sign on the 68526671AB: it lights up permanently or intermittently. Fault messages, no connection to the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared may also occur.

In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

A missing connection to the diagnostic tool also indicates a problem that must be checked.

Which vehicles is the 68526671AB fitted in?

The 68526671AB is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Wrangler JL (from 2018).

These vehicles are recorded for this part number:

• Jeep Wrangler JL (from 2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the right unit. You should also have the fault memory read out in advance, because only it shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether plugs or cables are the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68398609AB, P68003421AB.

How does the repair of the 68526671AB work?

You have the fault memory read out and attach the log before disconnecting the battery and removing the 68526671AB. At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

Only then do you create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards 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 68526671AB get to Airbag24?

A parcel containing the control unit 68526671AB goes to Airbag24, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge.

After repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back by UPS. The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-resistant.