Airbag control unit with part number 68526675AA

What does the airbag control unit 68526675AA do?

The airbag control unit 68526675AA controls the restraint system (SRS) for Jeep. In the event of an impact, it calculates within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, based on the signals from the crash sensors. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit evaluates the crash sensors continuously and monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, it indicates this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Only the repair lifts the lock after an accident.

Why does the control unit 68526675AA fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The fact that no airbag deployed does not mean that no crash data was created. The data is present even when the vehicle outwardly appears unchanged.

The other causes affect the electronics. Components age, solder joints can go cold, moisture and corrosion damage plug connectors, and voltage spikes occur, for example with a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 68526675AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. Other signs include a diagnostic tool without connection and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

• Airbag warning light lights up permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger. These signs should therefore be checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 68526675AA fitted in?

The 68526675AA is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Wrangler JL (from 2018).

The individual vehicles for this control unit are listed here:

• Jeep Wrangler JL (from 2018)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only ensures that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out before removal, because only this 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 68398609AB, P68003421AB.

How does the repair of the 68526675AA work?

For the repair of the 68526675AA, first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only after that remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards, your own unit goes 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 68526675AA get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 68526675AA as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel, and pack the unit shockproof.