Airbag control unit with part number P04896615AE

What does the airbag control unit P04896615AE do?

The airbag control unit P04896615AE is the central unit of the SRS restraint system in Jeep. It processes the sensor signals in a collision and triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within fractions of a second.

During operation it monitors all connected components. If a fault is detected, the airbag warning light indicates it.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P04896615AE fail?

Most often the cause at control unit P04896615AE lies in crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture or corrosion at plugs and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump start, are also possible.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete this data, so the storage remains until Airbag24 removes it.

Which of the other causes applies in the individual case cannot be determined without examining the unit.

How can you tell that the P04896615AE is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates a defect when it stays on permanently or intermittently. This is accompanied by a fault message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the signal you notice first in everyday driving, and it should not be ignored.

If no connection to the control unit is established, the cause may lie in the unit itself or in the wiring.

Which vehicles is the P04896615AE fitted in?

The control unit P04896615AE is fitted at Jeep in these vehicles: Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2010-2016).

The vehicles are summarised as a list in the overview below.

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

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so you can be sure you have the right unit in front of you. Read out the fault memory beforehand, because only the log 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 68232710AD, P68148039AB, P68186646AA, P68232716AC, P68232716AD.

How does the repair of the P04896615AE work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit P04896615AE. At Airbag24, checking, repair and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

Then you create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and runs a function test.

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 P04896615AE get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P04896615AE to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends the repaired unit back to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit shock-proof.