Airbag control unit with part number 68615036AA

What does the airbag control unit 68615036AA do?

The airbag control unit 68615036AA is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Dodge. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation the unit monitors the entire system and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 68615036AA fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even when no airbag has triggered. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data cannot be cleared with a normal diagnostic tool. At Airbag24 it is deleted during the repair.

Electronic components age, solder joints can go cold over time, and moisture attacks plug contacts. Voltage spikes arise, for example, when the battery is weak or the vehicle is started with external power.

How can you tell that the 68615036AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and the display shows an error message. The diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

A brief light-up when switching on the ignition is normal. If the light stays on or comes back, there is a fault.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger. Therefore have this warning signal clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the 68615036AA fitted in?

The information refers to the part number 68615036AA. The control unit is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Durango 3rd generation (2010-2014) and 3rd generation Facelift (from 2014).

The list shows the vehicles recorded for this part number.

• Dodge Durango 3rd generation (2010-2014)
• Dodge Durango 3rd generation Facelift (from 2014)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only ensures that you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out before removal, since only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68328922AB.

How does the repair of the 68615036AA work?

For safety reasons, first read out the fault memory and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Then create the repair order online and send the unit well packed. Airbag24 generally needs 3–4 working days for testing, repair and function test.

Airbag24 checks the control unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your 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 68615036AA get to Airbag24?

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

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