Airbag control unit with part number P04896623AD

What does the airbag control unit P04896623AD do?

The airbag control unit P04896623AD is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Jeep. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

While the vehicle is in operation, the unit checks the entire restraint system continuously. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Why does the control unit P04896623AD fail?

The most common cause in the P04896623AD is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair, so you do not need to do anything beforehand. The other causes tend to develop gradually, and which of them applies in an individual case is shown only by the examination of the unit.

How can you tell that the P04896623AD is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the P04896623AD either permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears in the instrument cluster. The diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In the event of such a defect, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. The warning light shows the fault itself, so a prompt check is the right step.

Which vehicles is the P04896623AD fitted in?

The control unit P04896623AD is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2011-2016).

The vehicles for which this part number is recorded are listed here:

• Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010)
• Jeep Compass MK Facelift (2011-2016)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this 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 P68186642AD.

How does the repair of the P04896623AD work?

First have the fault memory of the P04896623AD read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, does not simply replace defective components but renews them in a targeted way, erases stored crash data and carries out a functional test. The unit then 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 P04896623AD get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P04896623AD as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

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