Airbag control unit with part number P68068703AB

What does the airbag control unit P68068703AB do?

The airbag control unit P68068703AB acts as the central unit controlling the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep. It checks the signals of the crash sensors, determines the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident, and monitors the entire system.

The unit signals faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it creates crash data and locks itself. This lock is taken into account at every step of the repair.

Why does the control unit P68068703AB fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes are also to be considered.

The further causes at a glance:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Airbag24 removes the crash data as part of the repair, so the unit comes back without them.

How can you tell that the P68068703AB is defective?

A defect on the P68068703AB can be recognised by several signs, which can also appear together. The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the most important signal.

The following signs can occur:

• The airbag warning light lights up permanently or intermittently.
• A fault message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy. So arrange a check as soon as one of these signs appears.

Which vehicles is the P68068703AB fitted in?

The P68068703AB was fitted in these models: Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2010-2016).

An overview of the assigned models can be found here:

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

Comparing the part number on the device with this page only shows that you have the right control unit. Only the fault memory reveals whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the trigger. So have it read out beforehand.

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

How does the repair of the P68068703AB work?

First have the fault memory read out and the log enclosed. Then disconnect the battery and only after that remove the P68068703AB. Next create a repair order online and send the unit well packed, after which Airbag24 checks it, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and runs a function test.

Processing usually takes 3–4 working days at Airbag24 and covers only checking, repairing and testing. The order serves your safety during removal.

After the test, 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 P68068703AB get to Airbag24?

Either you send the control unit P68068703AB as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends the unit back by UPS after the repair.

Pack the control unit shockproof and put the printed repair order into the parcel.