Airbag control unit with part number P68068701AA

What does the airbag control unit P68068701AA do?

The airbag control unit P68068701AA coordinates the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in the vehicle of Jeep. It processes the sensor signals, determines in a crash what is triggered, and checks the system continuously for faults.

The unit shows faults via the airbag warning light on the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68068701AA fail?

Stored crash data are the most common cause of a defect in the P68068701AA, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes are also considered.

The stored crash data are the log of the event and remain in the unit. That is precisely why it is worth looking at the fault memory.

The other triggers are fairly everyday in nature: electronics age, solder joints can go cold, moisture and corrosion attack plug contacts, and voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the P68068701AA is defective?

A defect in the P68068701AA shows up in the airbag warning light, whether it is lit permanently or intermittently, and in an error message on the instrument cluster. It also indicates a defect if the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection or the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light is lit permanently
• Airbag warning light is lit intermittently
• Error message on the instrument cluster
• No connection to the control unit via the diagnostic tool
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In the event of a defect, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the P68068701AA fitted in?

The airbag control unit P68068701AA is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2010-2016).

The assignment to this part number is listed here:

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

Check two points. First, comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit only confirms that you have the correct unit. Second, only the fault memory shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a 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 P68068701AA work?

Read out the fault memory in advance and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the P68068701AA and create the repair order online. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days as a rule for checking, repairing and testing.

Afterwards, Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, carries out the function test and erases the stored crash data. Finally, your own unit comes 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 P68068701AA get to Airbag24?

You post the control unit P68068701AA as a parcel or arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel; you should pad the unit itself well.