Airbag control unit with part number 68526676AA

What does the airbag control unit 68526676AA do?

The airbag control unit 68526676AA forms the control centre of the restraint system (SRS) at Jeep. It processes the signals of the crash sensors and decides in a collision within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners.

In normal operation the monitoring runs without interruption. Faults that occur are shown via the airbag warning light, which is located in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. Only a repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 68526676AA fail?

Stored crash data from an earlier accident is the most common cause at the 68526676AA, even if no airbag has been triggered. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a conventional diagnostic tool. Airbag24 clears it during the repair.

The other causes depend mainly on the age of the components and the conditions in the vehicle.

How can you tell that the 68526676AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and 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.

A fault of this kind is clearly visible, because the warning light displays it. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy.

• Warning light permanently on or intermittently active
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• No connection from the diagnostic tool to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Which vehicles is the 68526676AA fitted in?

The control unit 68526676AA is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Wrangler JL (from 2018).

Here are the vehicles for which this unit is registered:

• Jeep Wrangler JL (from 2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, so that the cause is clear. Only this shows whether the control unit or a connector 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 68526676AA work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit off well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, renews defective components, deletes the crash data and carries out a function test. Inspection, repair and function test take 3–4 working days at Airbag24. Afterwards your own unit goes 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 68526676AA get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 68526676AA as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back via UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof.