Airbag control unit with part number P04896615AC

What does the airbag control unit P04896615AC do?

The airbag control unit P04896615AC coordinates the SRS restraint system in the Jeep. It reads the signals from the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger, and monitors the entire system continuously.

If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident it creates crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P04896615AC fail?

On the P04896615AC, stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes.

Airbag24 removes the crash data as part of the repair. Whether a fault lies in the memory or in the hardware cannot be determined without testing.

That no airbag has fired therefore says nothing about whether traces are present in the unit.

How can you tell that the P04896615AC is defective?

A defect on the P04896615AC can be recognised by the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, by an error message in the instrument cluster, by a diagnostic tool with no connection to the control unit, or by a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The warning light reports the condition itself. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. Therefore arrange a prompt check.

Which vehicles is the P04896615AC fitted in?

The P04896615AC can be found in the following models: Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2010-2016).

You can see the assignment by vehicle here as a list:

• Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010)
• Jeep Patriot MK Facelift (2010-2016)

Comparing the part number on the label only confirms that you have the right unit. The question of whether the control unit itself is defective or a cable is the trigger is answered by the fault memory. Please have it read out before removal.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68232710AD, P68148039AB, P68186646AA, P68232716AC, P68232716AD.

How does the repair of the P04896615AC work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery before you remove the P04896615AC. Next, create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit, whereupon Airbag24 checks it, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and tests the function.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. This period covers only checking, repairing and testing. Afterwards your own unit is returned 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 P04896615AC get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P04896615AC in a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS.

The repair order belongs printed in the parcel, and you pack the unit shock-proof.